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Always good to see your work Reg. Keep the videos coming!

Maybe 2010 will be the year to put out a "Reg Coates Rigging DVD" for people to buy? I know that you have a lot of interested people here in the States that would purchase one.
 
You and that crane operator make a good team. Nice balancing on the spiderlegs. Always worth watching a Reg vid, keep em coming Mr Coates.
 
Nice job, Reg. Is that a new wire core lanyard, I don't remember you using that before?

At about 3:15, the tips are cut off from the piece, was it hanging too low to take the whole thing?

Who ties the spider legs to the the limbs, you should get some pics of him climbing....

You are editing out more and more fun stuff from the vids...2 vids from now, it'll be you walking on site, saying, "is this the one you want cut?" then the next scene will be the butt being lifted off the stump.

Just kiddin, but it would be fun to see some climbing.
 
Thanks for kind words. Only took an hour to edit last night so I'm glad it was worth something.

I'll answer in Bold Cory:

Nice job, Reg. Is that a new wire core lanyard, I don't remember you using that before?

I have a couple, both wire core and a little tatty looking.

At about 3:15, the tips are cut off from the piece, was it hanging too low to take the whole thing?

I was able to freefall some branches down the backside there, that must have been one of them, although as I recall I used the crane to place the log somewhere other than at the base of the tree..

Who ties the spider legs to the the limbs, you should get some pics of him climbing....

Thats a nice thought Cory but theres no second climber up there

You are editing out more and more fun stuff from the vids...2 vids from now, it'll be you walking on site, saying, "is this the one you want cut?" then the next scene will be the butt being lifted off the stump.

Just kiddin, but it would be fun to see some climbing.

One day I might surpise you. Thanks
 
Your responses are as precise and effecient as you treework.
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Hey Reg, I was just wondering what size and lengths those spider leg balancers were? Are they ¾”?

I was also wondering why you chose spider leg balancers instead of the single balancer like you typically use. Was this because the limbs were going to roll more than usual due to their size and structure?

I was just curious. You’re a balancing wizard, keep up the great work!
 
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Hey Reg, I was just wondering what size and lengths those spider leg balancers were? Are they ¾”?

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Chris, the leg are indeed ¾. I really would prefer 5/8 with an extra yard in length though….in the New Year.

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I was also wondering why you chose spider leg balancers instead of the single balancer like you typically use. Was this because the limbs were going to roll more than usual due to their size and structure?

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Correct, although it’s hard to appreciate in the video…..some were spread like fans.

For horizontals, spider-legs are generally a more predictable and full-proof method anyhow….and provide the capability to capture even the most awkwardly spreading limbs in their entirety. The set-up takes a little longer but so what. Thanks
 
Reg, what kind of knot do you use on the spider legs?

How do you ensure they are all going to have about the same tension so the piece doesn't move when cut?? Just by trying to tie them with same amount of slack/tension?

I was thinking wraps finished by 2 or 3 half hitches might be a good knot- the wraps would offer extra security and allow the 1/2 hitches to be untied easily...
 
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Reg, what kind of knot do you use on the spider legs?

How do you ensure they are all going to have about the same tension so the piece doesn't move when cut?? Just by trying to tie them with same amount of slack/tension?

I was thinking wraps finished by 2 or 3 half hitches might be a good knot- the wraps would offer extra security and allow the 1/2 hitches to be untied easily...

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I use a clove hitch Cory….and yes is the answer. I should add that trying to pull/tighten the legs too hard can off-set the ball/hook, so leaving an equal little dip in each one before pre-loading is a good policy. Obviously, the more you off-set the ball, the more movement you’re going to get upon making the cut.

Personally, I’m not overly fussy about a little movement though, within reason i.e. due to poor visibility I had a real hard time communicating with the both crane-ops in the video, so on such relatively small lifts (as were the majority of limbs) it really wasn’t justified to start tweaking and fiddling about trying to get everything perfect. Thanks again.
 
Reg, Did you see the thread above regarding preference of tight eyes or large eyes on the climb line?? Far as I know, you tie in with a figure 8 termination knot, no spliced eye.

Just wondering what your thought are re termination knots vs spliced eyes??
 
Man. I hope you took your crane operator out for a pint.
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He's patient and smooth.

But, I know those smooth picks also mean there were nice cuts being made.

Click on this guy --->
 
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Reg, Did you see the thread above regarding preference of tight eyes or large eyes on the climb line?? Far as I know, you tie in with a figure 8 termination knot, no spliced eye.

Just wondering what your thought are re termination knots vs spliced eyes??

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No I didn’t notice it Cory, and I went back to a double fishermans knot after a period of trying some others. A spliced eye slipping back and forth on a karabiner is no good…..I know about those little rubbers that you can slide on but I’d sooner not bother.

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Man. I hope you took your crane operator out for a pint.

He's patient and smooth.

But, I know those smooth picks also mean there were nice cuts being made.


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There were actually two different operators in the video, same company though. Ross worked the larger tree, and was actually the first time he’d used that particular crane, so wasn’t really that familiar with it. Thanks
 
Reg, does your fisherman's knot ever bump or interfere with your friction hitch, thus preventing it from grabbing or performing properly??
 
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