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  1. HolmenTree

    'Z' Rig...

    Some good discussion here. I remember a video Jerry B. made a while back of shock loading a GRCS with a VW [or was it a Volvo?] falling out of a tree. The setup was almost indestructable. Impressed me. I agree with "the right tool " adage, I was just trying to express my differences starting...
  2. HolmenTree

    'Z' Rig...

    Yeah I know I could have expanded on my Goods comment. But seriously the Goods being a winch the truck can do too. I have used GRCS's on courses for lifting heavy limbs on pruning applications but cranking it directly below the work being done made me a bit nervous. I've done multiple lifts...
  3. HolmenTree

    'Z' Rig...

    I used to think the exact same way too, but the truck pull works excellent. I use 3/4" Stable braid x 200 ft. I redirect with a 3 ton stainless block and 3/4" sling. Setup is quick. Several times I had pulled a tree in a back yard with the truck in the front yard with 3 pulley-block redirects...
  4. HolmenTree

    'Z' Rig...

    Here's my 5:1 z rig setup I bought last year. Really fancy Petzl pulleys and very expensive, around $350 thru Sherrills [rope not included]. To be honest I like it, but have only used it once. It's great if you have a crew to pull on it, but seeing I work solo I use my Masdaam puller, or better...
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