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    What's your preference of Rigging Ring slings?

    I find myself using medium and large ring and ring retrievable slings most frequently. Hands down. I've got a 3 foot and a 6 foot version and I use them both about equally. Another benefit is I'd you get a triple thimble spliced up in a loop you can attach it like a prussik to get remotely...
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    Brummel and lockstitch

    I never have except on the final tail bury, haven't had any issues.
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    'SWL/WLL'.....am starting to think this isn't a proper approach to rigging-lines (v. "where's the bounce?" :) )

    Just a couple of things to add to your thinking... We in the arb industry live in a much more elastic world than other rope disciplines. Our trees bend and flex, unlike structural steel or rock faces, so where other industries need rope stretch, we can get away with dynamicaly loading our...
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    Redirects

    I'll second using omni blocks on ultra slings as my redirect. Usually a triple thimble as my main rigging and friction point, never had wear even close to that... HOWEVER I have seen the omni block get pinned under load and not swivel in line with the rope causing the rope to run on the side...
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    What % of Climbers do you think...

    I work away one if the largest and more progressively minded companies in town. Or of the 30 or so climbing capable employees (varying skill levels) 1/3 or so are still on a closed loop or split tail, 1/3 are on some hitch based system, and the last 1/3 are on mechanicals (zigzag or spider...
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    Aerial friction reccos

    The retrievable version
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    Aerial friction reccos

    1 yes, it's a regular practice of mine, and no pulling it through for ground help isn't too bad. 2 not quite, I'll have to take a picture tomorrow to illustrate.
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    Aerial friction reccos

    Having owned or used everything in your list plus a rigging wrench I would like to say that I own two thimbles because they're phenomenal. One long one on a ultra sling, and one on a short loopie style sling I can girth hitch to a dead eye rigging ring to make a remotely retrievable device...
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    DRT

    So a base anchor and use the rings as a floating redirect?
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    DRT

    Probably, but then there's no redundancy, and it might not load the rings evenly. So both ropes would need to follow the same path through the tree instead of having one redirected. Only way to know would be to try it
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    DRT

    If you do that, a pair of alpine tied midline should be fine, one for each ring and you get 2 legs of rope to work off. Still only counts as one point of attachment though
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    Ultra sling length for smallish trees?

    I have one I made that's about 4 feet long and it's too short for a lot of things, and I find 8+ to be a bit on the long side for most things. Next one I make is going to be around 6 feet long
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    Pinto pulley rating

    If we're talking about side loading in the sense of a pinto cinch canopy anchor, I've heard it's a no go at dmm... if you're looking for one that seems to be ok, the art cocoon, with a stopper gate and a trapeze is ok (you've got to look far and wide for the parts, and dig really deep into the...
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    What’s your favourite lanyard set up

    What's the strength on that tech cord? Looks tiny
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    Throwline or hook?

    Limb size isn't as much if an issue with the hook.. just flip a bight if rope so the hook hangs low, flip another bight, catch the hook with the rope, cinch tight. Take a bit if practice, but once mastered is ready Or flip enough rope through you catch another branch that's smaller below the...
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    Documenting my hand-sewn eye process

    Welcome back! Be sure to share any advances you've made over the years
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    My newbie question thread

    Yes yes you should, 100% tie in all the time. Plus you can use both at the same time
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    I've become obsessed with rigging rings, are they not the best thing since sliced bread?

    Didn't realize Google would fail finding these http://ftc-tree.com/produits/demonter-en/fioris-ring-ftc-2/?lang=en
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    I've become obsessed with rigging rings, are they not the best thing since sliced bread?

    there's also the bend right ring, and fiori's ring, both are custom for tree work, haven't used either, but they look beastly
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    Knee Ascender Bungee/Advancement

    West Marine has elastic dock lines by the foot. Can't speak to long term durability for a knee ascender. But as a bungee Esq saw scabbard keeper it lasted on the boom of the bucket for several years before I broke it. Should have enough stretch for you as well

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