Type IV RH-Pusher Swedish Tree Jack Pushing Medium Soft to Hardwood Trees

Great tool! Every arborist should have one of these. I've been cutting trees professionally since 2005. I've spent years falling trees in a forest using primarily an axe, wedges, and cutting technique to control the direction of fall; a couple years pulling hazard trees away from powerlines in remote areas; and years climbing and removing/pruning trees in an urban setting using every tool you can think of.In a short month of owning this, its become a favorite tool of mine, and I keep it in my truck. Simply put it ads extra peace of mind and saves pounding on wedges or hauling on ropes when felling trees against their lean. I still use the wedges and ropes, but this tool changes things. Use it for a while and you'll see. It's faster than setting a line in a tree to pull it down. In cases where wedges could barely do the trick, but you want a little extra insurance because there's a building or something under the lean, this thing shines.The only improvement they could make is a better release lever to unwind the thing. The current set-up can get your finger caught in the gear or your hand gets whacked by the handle.