i'm working solo with the chainsaw, and having this definitely makes the work way safer and easier, depending how you rig it up. definitely get the longer rope version. give it a try. oddly fallen trees can be scary to piece out. people would charge a lot to do it for you. depending on your skill and patience, you can diy with the aid of this tool. be safe, wear ear pro, and go slow. take a step back and look at it from a distance. go slow!