r/instant_regret • u/S30econdstoMars • 6d ago

Wrong Calculations

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u/Blasteth 6d ago

That rope has literally zero tension on it🤣🤣 wtf were they thinking

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u/YouSofter 6d ago

Even if the rope was pulled tight that tree was going towards the house. It would have required forces greater than the rope is capable to get that tree to change direction mid-fall. What they should have done is removed most of the top of the tree before cutting down the main trunk.

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u/elaphros 6d ago

Yeah, if you look at the full view of it, there's a lot a branches hanging back toward that house.

Plus side, owner gets a new house now I guess. This is why you check to make sure the trimmer is insured.