Crane Sling Hooks

I won't say that this is "word" or Anything, but to me they are very secure and I am comfortable with them, but they are not as secure as say a chocked sling by itself. For that reason I would say that I would use two of these slings on every pick wherea climber is involved or lifting will be done over an obstacle.
 
We always have 2 12' slings on the hook, and try to use 2 for most picks. It doesn't take that much longer to place the slings, and the picks are more controlled. We do this whether using shackles or hooks. We don't have a steadfast rule about always suing 2 hooks. When we are picking wood, we use one sling and one shackle or hook most times.

Spider legs are an invaluable tool, and will be more prevalent in crane work in the next few years. Everything new takes a while to catch on. Imagine when guys went from cables and chains to synthetic slings. Those old salty dogs must've laughed for days at the new blood using fancy polyester slings. Now look at us, could you imagine moving a 10,000T load with chains?! How about using chains everyday in a tree, be pretty tired at days end wouldn't you?

We have to keep our minds open and clear and not knock new techniques so quickly. Especially if we haven't tried them, and only going off looks.
 
I use "Spider Legs" on every crane job and have zero issues meeting the quota or finishing early. I was 17 when I worked my first crane job. I have used everything from chains to wire and whatever else I was told to use. I have moved beyond all that and hope to never return.
 
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I use "Spider Legs" on every crane job and have zero issues meeting the quota or finishing early. I was 17 when I worked my first crane job. I have used everything from chains to wire and whatever else I was told to use. I have moved beyond all that and hope to never return.

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Cool, can you tell me what different setups that you typically use with them?
 
I like shackles. I like their shape, and I like the raised numbers indicating WLL. I don't care about the extra eight seconds of screwing and turning them around the sling. It gives me a little zen moment in the process. Shackles are faithful, so what if they're dumb?

Hooks are for sleazeballs and dictators and reformation types and these guys.
 
I have similar hooks made by spanset and got conformation wed. they are ok to use in the configuration we use them. I use both 1 at a time and 2 it really depends on the piece coming off.
 
Mine dont either. The only down fall I found is the hook is often upside down but no big deal. Just turn it and hook it up. Definately easy to switch between slings.
 
not really sure what the worry is for you fellas regarding these hooks. they work the balls and are safe. whatever though. keep a scrench in your back pocket to loosen them shackles..... i'll see you at the next tree.
 
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how many spider slings went into this 6500lb oak pick?

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who gives a $hit

whats that got to do with hooks?
 
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how many spider slings went into this 6500lb oak pick?

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who gives a $hit

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LOL, I know oldirty, we still haven’t convinced you yet about the spider leg slings.

Nice pics! It looks like you have 2 slings on the crane hook, but are only using 1 during the pick, is that right? Are those your long 18 k slings with the 5 t Gunnebo Hooks?
 
Doesn't look like you needed any since there's nothing around to hurt if it moves any.
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how many spider slings went into this 6500lb oak pick?

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who gives a $hit

whats that got to do with hooks?

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well reg. if you'd just look a little bit closer to the pic you would see the other gunnebo hook hanging on the other sling..... which is in fact what this thread is all about.

i was just sharing that 1sling and 1 gunnebo hook is good because sometimes 2 slings is a bit excessive.......... you know what i'm say'n, reg?
 
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Doesn't look like you needed any since there's nothing around to hurt if it moves any.
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mark, if the crane is within it capacities and the landing zone is bueno then i'd take that pick over your house. no doubt. hell, man. even if the leaves could tickle your roof when the cranop cables down just enough to break the holding wood, i'd take that pick. (shelf cut being the finishing move) as long as the lz is cool.

why you hating on them hooks anyway, man? i trust 'em.
 

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LOL, I know oldirty, we still haven’t convinced you yet about the spider leg slings.

Nice pics! It looks like you have 2 slings on the crane hook, but are only using 1 during the pick, is that right? Are those your long 18 k slings with the 5 t Gunnebo Hooks?

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yes and yes, chris. the slings good for like 11.2 choked. but yes same set up you were running with up in mayer land. our slings are 14ft though.

how the elbow?
 
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how many spider slings went into this 6500lb oak pick?

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who gives a $hit

whats that got to do with hooks?

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well reg. if you'd just look a little bit closer to the pic you would see the other gunnebo hook hanging on the other sling..... which is in fact what this thread is all about.

i was just sharing that 1sling and 1 gunnebo hook is good because sometimes 2 slings is a bit excessive.......... you know what i'm say'n, reg?

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I can see the hook, barely. Still has nothing to do with spiderlegs. Its a nice pic, over a patch of grass....yeah I know what you said to Mark but I haven't worked with you, yet, so I'll keep an open mind for now.

I like the look of the hooks, but Ive also seen chain hooks come perilously close to coming out as a horizontal limb has rolled....but that was with a chain, so a slightly different ball game.

Are they totally friendly on a flat sling? And you haven't had even the slightest issue, ever?
 
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