i think of wedge lift and rope pull as added force inputs; directed to the same central pivot to challenge/exercise a hinge to be thicker.
By this measurement the rope is decidedly at a larger leveraged distance.
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But wedge builds it's force from that leveraged point differently, and then holds it, then releases it when tree moves
>>wedge is also more compact, dead-azz safety backstop
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i like using both wedge and rope, but wedge mostly as a safety backstop, perhaps rest and re-eval of rope pull sometimes.
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i think we must also consider direction of the input forces also.
>>i think we should force to path, not against sideLean.
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i think we should force a thicker hinge, that then adds it's own leveraged multipliers into the chain of events/controlled support.
i think this is even more important in shallow leaners that on their own, make a much weaker hinge before moving, as they are less loaded.
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A 15degree forward lean will force about half as strong /half as much forward resistance(support) a hinge as a 30degree forward lean
>>because the sine of 15 is ~.26 and the sine of 30 is .5 >> read like 25% and 50% of leveraged load potential at full tilt 90degrees
The 30degree lean has then a stronger hinge and less distance to travel and build speed etc.
>>While the 15degree leaner starts with half as strong a hinge, then must pass thru the 30degree doubling in leveraged load with half as much strength!
>>In addition to that we have movement to factor in, so multiply the load X speed SQUARED against the hinge forged at 15degrees
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So, fake tree to think has more load on 15degree leaner by input extra force, pre-prep tree with thicker hinge for it's future travels into ever increasing leveraged loading on hinge arc.
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That is just playing the 2dimensional forward lean part.
For sideLean would look at hinge shapes and see that some can have same forward resistance as above, but then offer different sidewards resistance/support via Tapered Hinge (perhaps Dutch Step at tearoff).
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So look to use tools to force stronger hinge, and then trust that to fight steering, using the leverages multiplied thru the hinge
>>not trying to control sideLean with tools directly, but only by running same force quantity thru hinge multiplier.
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Further can center punch hinge to reduce forward fold resistance, but then re-apportion back to same forward resistance/support
>>but in further hinge taper against sideLean.
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By this model i think should let go of rope, like wedge stops lifting when tree is committed.
Can sometimes have CoG in a 'floating' iffy position as motion starts and reel in somewhat
>>but i think more proper to have Tapered Hinge architecture DEMANDING if 'float' iffy CoG sideLean to start motion
>>have a leveraged line of force thru Tapered Hinge giving INLINE, straighter support guidance, and on full arc of tour on hinge..
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time to clock-in, sorry any mis-spellz