How many is too many? Asking for a friend (cough)
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My first handful of slings were 3/8” cordage with the hardware store type pear shaped snaps. Used them for a long time. Large bowline tied on the end to pass the snap through.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Yeah, moving into better gear always feels good. Just having a bigger gate, better rope and no picking keys.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
When we did that 45 pine removal back in 2015, the guys sure lit up when they saw all the boxes of new goodies.
I think in there was 50 new loop runners in two sizes, 25 new steel screw locks 50kn biners, HOBBS, 600 feet on Bandit climb rope, 600 feet on 1/2 stable braid, crane slings, hand saws. Sheesh. We bought a ton of stuff.
Gear to keep 3 climbers busy.
I think in there was 50 new loop runners in two sizes, 25 new steel screw locks 50kn biners, HOBBS, 600 feet on Bandit climb rope, 600 feet on 1/2 stable braid, crane slings, hand saws. Sheesh. We bought a ton of stuff.
Gear to keep 3 climbers busy.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Like Christmas in November bro.
I don't really get new work stuff to play with. Can't remember what's it's like to just have fun stuff showup, perhaps with some Tshirts too. I just get basic supplies, and if it's fun, I usually buy it myself.
For tree stuff I've pored over everything so long, it takes the element of surprise away. Get the box, and it's "Yep. There it is. Looks just like it did in the catalog" :^D
For tree stuff I've pored over everything so long, it takes the element of surprise away. Get the box, and it's "Yep. There it is. Looks just like it did in the catalog" :^D
Merle Nelson
TreeHouser
Climbing Technology Orange Speedline Rigging Snap
The Climbing Technology Speedline Rigging Snap is a hot-forged light alloy snap that is ideal for speedline rigging. The double action gate is extremely quick and safe. It has a large clearan
www.treestuff.com
I love these snaps. August said in one video that he still had them jump the line occasionally even with the dual action function.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I weird. I have had one non-locker unclip, ever.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I glazed my stable-braid with a Large limb on a cedar, with an uncontrolled zip-line. $6 aluminum biners didn't care.
Jonny
Treehouser
ISC STEEL OVAL SCREWGATE CARABINER
The steel oval screwgate carabiner is great for keeping cordage securely at one end of the carabiner because of its true oval shape. MBS: 25kN (5,600lbs)
www.bartlettman.com
I have 8 of these I think, used to be 6$ each at TreeStuff but can’t find them there now. Price is crazy for the quality. Can’t even get Chinese junk biners for this price.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Oops. Don't uncontrolled-speedline large limbs on a small connector.
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SeanKroll
Treehouser
I've bought a 100' piece of Home Depot rope for that stuff. Burns easily if run badly. Not my usual gear, but when I need 30, they come out.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Im surprised more of yall aren't using the 3/8s stable braid for light speed lining applications. Light, strong, doesn't melt......
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Merle Nelson
TreeHouser
Me too...(about myself.) I've got a couple hundred feet I used as a temporary winch line that would love to have a purpose in life.
How are you connecting it. Splices, knots?
How are you connecting it. Splices, knots?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Not really understanding the question Merle. I knot everything basically, with exception to my Tenex dead eyes that I splice myself or other things I have spliced for me.
On the zip line, the 3/8ths is the zip line not the slings.
I would either tie the line directly around the bole or do a basal tie if I preset the zip line over a limb or crotch. What is nice about the 3/8ths is that it is light, somewhat heat resistant, and you have less friction for light loads than say a 1/2" line.
I think you could splice some nice slings out of it. Eye on each end. My hands are just not up for splicing a bunch and I have no interest in doing it. I find no joy.
On the zip line, the 3/8ths is the zip line not the slings.
I would either tie the line directly around the bole or do a basal tie if I preset the zip line over a limb or crotch. What is nice about the 3/8ths is that it is light, somewhat heat resistant, and you have less friction for light loads than say a 1/2" line.
I think you could splice some nice slings out of it. Eye on each end. My hands are just not up for splicing a bunch and I have no interest in doing it. I find no joy.
Merle Nelson
TreeHouser
Ahh, okay. I thought you were using it for slings. I will try it for speed line sometime. I usually use half inch.
Jonny
Treehouser
I’ve always wondered how 3/8 Stable Braid would be for a climbing line.
Think the diameter is a no-go if your company adheres to ANSI standards, but otherwise looks suitable and should be really static.
Think the diameter is a no-go if your company adheres to ANSI standards, but otherwise looks suitable and should be really static.
