balancer---spyder line?

Nice setup Tom! I'm sure a 4-leg spyder sling gave you good control of the pieces being lifted or lowered.

Did you use this setup with alot of crane work or manual rigging? Must be really good for those large sprawling limbs as they can tend to roll out as you know after being cut.

Thanks for showing us the picture.
 
Both crane and manual rigging.

The crane pics didn't come out very clear, it was misty that day.

The nice thing about spider legs like this is that the legs can be any length because there isn't generally the need for much adjustment if the choked slings are chosen carefully. Having choker slings in a variety of lengths, color coded is best, makes setup quick. If the choker slings are too long an extra round turn uses up length and doesn't weaken the system. Keep the webbing flat on the round turns.
 
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Hey Mahk, could you give me the lengths of the balancer and adjuster that you're using in your photos? What do you think would be an all around good length to use in most situations.


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25 - 30 feet is minimum. Too short and you start cutting corners--you end up with bad angles or the sling is too close to the middle of the piece. Too long you can simply take an extra wrap or make a 1/2 hitch and then choke the 'biner. Sometimes a 1/2 hitch and choke is better because it reduces torque on the 'biner (I would have done that in the photos, but the sling was too short for the diameter of the piece).


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I'm still not sure which one I prefer to use, individual spyder leg slings or an adjustable balancer.

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Try 'em both.
 
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Norm do those Amsteel legs have spliced eyes in them or do you just use knots to attach them.

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Mine have spliced eyes, but they will work the same without. Just reduce the load factor appropriate for the knot/hitch being used.

Off this topic, but: I have noticed that Amsteel doesn't stretch at all compared to Tenex, Yalex, Nerex or the polyester/polyester DB's.
 
Thanks everyone for sharing your info and knowledge with us on this topic.

Makes it a lot easier to decide on purchases for new equipment, plus their use in different rigging situations.
 
When I choke to the branch I typically use webbing slings, then a biner that attaches to the white adjusters on the spider legs. Any sort of sling could be used for the branch choker as long as it is rated for the load.
 
I love using balencers wen needed... very slick looking, not to mention proffesional. It's all about control and knowing what you are doing that sets the Arorist apart from the side job guy.

Question: I have some extra Ice Tail on hand... what are our thoughts on usung it in rigging applications such as making balencers? It is plenty strong at 8800lbs tensile, but can it take the stress of heavy loading/angles/lifts etc.? Or should we stick to more energy absorbing options like polyester? I see Amsteel is picking up in popularity... is it still preferable over Technora?
 
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