GRCS...what lines are best?

[NickfromWI]

I am happy to report that I am now at a point in the company where not only does it make sense to buy a GRCS, but we also have the money to do it. I'm getting the newest model from treestuff. I have used the device a lot over the years, but this is my first chance to own one of my own.

Any recommendations on what lines to get or what extras I should get? We have only ever stocked a 9/16 Double Esterlon on our truck. I was thinking of stepping up to a 5/8". Maybe 3/4"

Anyone using that hood visor thing?

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nick

 

[treesandsurf]

3/4" is a lot of weight to tote around unless you're doing absurdly large removals or pieces, which in that case I would switch to a port-a-wrap or a HOBBS before I would want to be doing that kind of rigging on a GRCS, at least from my own personal experience.

We typically use 5/8" line on larger TD's. I like the weight to strength ratio of 5/8" double braid. If i can get away with it, I still prefer 9/16" stable as it is an easy line to use in the tree. Day to day, I use true blue for roping down branches and smaller material with a port-a-wrap. If you already have 9/16 I would try 5/8. We have both in 200'.

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[flushcut]

We rock 1/2" to 9/16" stable braid for day to day and have not really come into a need for bigger lines as of yet. The visor still sits waiting for its day.

 

[Tucker943]

3/4" is way too big for what you do.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I might break out the 3/4 line once a year or less.

 

[emr]

200ft of 9/16 is our most commonly used line. That's Dynasorb. Next might actually be 150ft of 1/2 XTC. Last is our 150ft of 5/8 Husky. For the most part I like stretchy ropes. When lifting, you can easily take the stretch out and it makes for a softer top removal. If clearance is an issue when dropping something, we just rig smaller. We do have 9/16 Stable Braid but that doesn't come out much.

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[pigwot]

A 220' length of 9/16" Stable braid is my most-often used rope.

 

[NickfromWI]

Sage advice. Thanks gentlemen. We do have a tree coming up that's 3/4" worthy, but a new 5/8 is as good as a best up 3/4", right?!

I'll go with a 5/8 x 200' Double Esterlon

For pure lifting, a dyneema rope is best!


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nick

 

[bonner1040]

I would get a 200' 5/8" sterling HTP

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[NickfromWI]

You know- that's a sweet idea, actually....


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nick

 

[bonner1040]

Crazy strong, no stretch, durable, great brand.

Id also get a1/2" hank.

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[brendonv]

Ive hung some trees on 1/2" stable. That and arbormaster 1/2" are my main lines. 5/8" stable when i want to go home.

 

[bonner1040]

Crazy strong, no stretch, durable, great brand.

Id also get a1/2" hank.

mobile...

Im thinking light to med lifting you hang the block on 5/8" HTP (base tied) and run the 1/2" HTP on the GRCS. Heavy lifting you climb for the block and lift with 5/8" HTP on the GRCS.

$268
http://www.allhandsfire.com/STERLING-16MM-5-8-HTP-STATIC-ROPE


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[sotc]

1/2 inch stable is plenty 90% of the time

 

[MasterBlaster]

I prefer one size higher.

 

[Tucker943]

Are we all talking about lowering or winching pieces in the tree with a GRCS?

 

[FJR]

1/2 inch stable is plenty 90% of the time

I agree.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'm talking about roping, myself.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Sage advice. Thanks gentlemen. We do have a tree coming up that's 3/4" worthy, but a new 5/8 is as good as a best up 3/4", right?!

I'll go with a 5/8 x 200' Double Esterlon

For pure lifting, a dyneema rope is best!


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nick

Nick, for someone that has been said that you to do 10 minutes of chainsaw work in a week or two, on an occasional interval, and do much fine pruning, with dog-ears being poo-poo'ed, what kind of removal have you scores that might take 3/4"? An interesting change of pace, eh? Ready with the chip truck, chipper, grcs...ready for takeoff.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Has to be a hella tree for 3/4....

 

[MasterBlaster]

The groundies tremble when I call for it.

 

[Bixler]

 

[NickfromWI]

On the docket are a 36" DBH euc that had barely any brush and a ton of wood to rig out. Several tons...actually!

And after that a 90' tall recently dead canary Island pine.

Decent sized trees but perhaps not 3/4" worthy


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nick

 

[flushcut]

Meh just take em bigger. My 3/4" is mostly used as a pulling line.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

If you have the tools, AND the trees are strong enough to go big...

No crane access? Some or all negative blocking?

Will you rent a machine for moving all that stuff?