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    who likes 1/2" arbor plex for rigging?

    Re: who likes 1/2\" arbor plex for rigging? I've been climbing and light rigging with 1/2" Arborplex for over 20 years now. Never had a problem with it. I won't use it for loads over about 500#, but it's great for natural-crotching, and saves wear and tear on my Stable Braids.
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    Beech Take down again.

    Not nice the way the block flipped up in the crotch at 1:12. Do you always rig your block on that long a tail? I try to choke my block up as snug as I can to the trunk so that other than the body of the block, the only play is in the rigging line itself.
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    Tying the VT

    Hey Moss, thanks for posting the pics. Is that a double overhand noose that you tie in your climb line? Do you have trouble with the noose knots tightening up on your 'biner, making it difficult to install/remove the cord? I've got 24 years of tautlining behind me, and am interested in giving...
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    Tying the VT

    Thanks for the photo Moss. So the XT is basically the same as the VT except the ends reverse directions at the first braid?
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    Tying the VT

    Can someone post a picture of the XT? I can't find one...I found some references to it, but no photo.
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    balance point rigging

    [ QUOTE ] One of the reasons I paid a couple grand for a deluxe Hobbs was to achieve a controlled lift on large branches/logs and minimize dynamic loading in critical strategic situations, exactly what they're designed to do. [/ QUOTE ] Hey Jomoco, What's the difference in the "Deluxe Hobbs"...
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    TBers-- how many own your biz/ work for someone

    Re: TBers-- how many own your biz/ work for someon Self-employed 16 years and loving it! I might have to give up my working alone...I'd hate to get arrested.
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    Loopie sling break strength

    Okay, sorry I asked. It seems I've opened a can of worms. I was simply questioning the comparitive strengths of the loopie and whoopie. Thanks for all the info. It does help me to understand it a little better. I still cannot understand how a line running over a block, with each leg supporting...
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    Loopie sling break strength

    Okay, If I'm understanding you correctly, you're saying that the sling at its attachment point is as strong as TWO legs because it runs AROUND the bushing. I'm anot disagreeing outright, because I don't fully understand the dynamics. However, I seem to remember discussions regarding side-loading...
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    Loopie sling break strength

    I understand that there is twice the material at the attachment point. However, all the rigging weight is applied to the bearing surface of the block bushing. Hence, all the weight is applied to ONE thickness. In other words, though the loopie has two legs running around the tree vs. the...
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    Loopie sling break strength

    I understand that the loopie is doubled, but it's that single leg running around the block's anchor bushing that seems to be the weakest link. I'm sure the loopie is somewhat stronger than the whoopie simply because of its design, but I just can't see it being twice as strong. Maybe 60-80...
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    Loopie sling break strength

    Can any of you rope/rigging experts explain to me why a loopie sling is rated twice as strong as a whoopie? I understand that it's doubled around the tree, but at the point of block attachment, there is ONE leg of sling running through the block...just like the whoopie. It seems to me that this...
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    A new way to catch and lower awkward biscuits?

    Re: A new way to catch and lower awkward biscuits I have no idea what the cost of the net is, but it might be worth considering to have different size nets for use on varying size biscuits. After all, we often start out with 1/2"-9/16" ropes up top, then progress to 5/8"-3/4" ropes as we get...
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    A new way to catch and lower awkward biscuits?

    Re: A new way to catch and lower awkward biscuits Jomoco, I like your idea and think it's a good one, but it seems that the frame would be a headache to attach and move down the tree as you work your way down. Each time it's moved down, the net/bag has to be rethreaded around the frame...
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    Anyone ever used the Treepedo?

    The company's website says that they estimate a cost reclaim of $3000 per year, per crew. Dats a lotta chunkin'! I can't see this device saving me $3000 per year. Not even $300 per year. I have had throwags hit roofs before with no damage (except to the bag). I can see where the Treepedo could...
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    Who is the best black tree climber in the world?

    Not trying to derail, but does everyone set lines before climbing? I free climb with chainsaw attached. Been doing it for 23 years. I see no need to set a climb line when hooks are to be used anyway, and I got tired many years ago of pulling a saw up. Seems by the time the lines were set, he...
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    One and only rigging rope

    5/8" Stable Braid, but I've got some Double Esterlon ordered. Figured I'd give it a try. Norm, what lowering device do you use with the 3-strand? Seems a port-a-wrap might lead to some severe hockling if the rope were fed through the wrong way. Also, what brand Dyneema are you referring to and...
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    Beech rigging

    Hey Reg, just curious...I like looking at photos and videos to see what all the other climbers carry aloft with them...I believe this is the first time I've seen a claw hammer on a saddle. What's it for if I may ask? Great pics...looking forward to the video. And is your lowering device...
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    New Lowering Device

    I am getting ready to purchase a new lowering device. I "want" a GRCS, no doubt about it. However, at this time it's cost prohibitive. I just can't justify the cost. I've got a couple of big take-downs lined up where a lot of lowering will be necessary. My groundman is new, and I'm thinking a...
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    New Lowering device!

    Reg, is there any chance of the "jaws" damaging the rope in any way, as they are compressing the rope when under tension?
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