On Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:58:48 -0500, "Pete C."
wrote:

Putting it under tension and then cutting is a recipe for disaster. Even
without tension there is danger of kickouts and whatnot, tension
increases the risk of problems exponentially.

.... if the tree gets wide, you have cables a stuff flying around. A
good rope is all that is needed for a tug on the tree when cut
correctly.