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Nice, Gary! What hardware have you got going there? And was your setup something like this? (image from another forum...shh) 8)

I appreciate that truly. I'm trying to do this as frugally as possible too! Really interesting, DM. I would need a 200' holding line and a redirect at minimum, but this gives me food for thought. Definitely not one of the cheaper options, but maybe a safer one?

Was trying to avoid this, since I've read it can damage the bark. Not so much? Got it! :thumbup: Don't got it. :?

Thanks, Kyle. Below is the strategy. (Jepson says to release the holding line as soon as the tree is committed to the lay.) I think I'll have to do that, since there are other trees in the way--unlike the illustration--that will bind the line if I don't release it. I hear you on the wraps, but...

While welding is something I would love to get into, my first project will NOT be something that could cause serious injury if it fails! I'm thinking some of those yard animals made of rebar and bolts, maybe...? :lol:

Kyle, I REALLY appreciate this perspective and the thought that went into your post. Thank you! The impetus for buying a first lowering device was solely to a) capture tension on a holding line and b) release it quickly. I would NOT be rigging that nasty oak in any other way. (Besides a pull...

Thank you, sir; appreciate your endorsement of the Steins!

Those Good Systems are pretty awesome. They just ooze quality. They're almost 3x more expensive than the Steins. Whether they're 3x more capable, I don't know: RCW3001 $1048 RCW3002 $1398 Cool, Rico. A classic for sure! All of them are too rich for me, unless I get into some SERIOUS...

Still digging, and finding some answers for question #3. According to "Young Reg," :) 16mm or 5/8" (Whoopie) for the RC1000, and 19mm or 3/4" (dead eye) for the RC2000. According to Carson @ TS, 3/4" (Whoopie) for everything! <iframe width="560" height="315"...

Hi, all: After a lot of research, I'm leaning towards the Stein units. Likely the: RC1000: WLL 1000kg/2200lb (9/16" rope max) Three questions come to mind: Goal was finding a solid LD with PLENTY of cushion above the light to medium rigging I'm likely to tackle. How'd I do? With a 9/16"...