chopstick

Hi, I saw someone do this before and decided to do it today on a trident. I want to bring that branch down a bit and become more horizontal, so I stuck a piece of a take out chopstick between the branch and the trunk. Should there be any kind of padding at the points of contact? I know I've...

Hello, again. It was recently said to me to ditch the old chopstick idea, for judging moisture. I feel this might be a hot debate and I understand it is highly up to experience, personal preference and environment, but do you agree with the chopstick or not? I currently, mainly, use a 100%...