southsoundtree
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GRCS mounting mod
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Muggs
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I think it's bomber. I've actually been using a 3/4" rope sling backup underneath. I like it a lot.
southsoundtree
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I've always wondered about the forces involved in ratchet strapping a fixed bollard/ winch.
Muggs
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Yeah it's interesting to think about on a large diameter stem with the ratchet cranked tight. Are the forces spread out on the strap at all or are they really just concentrated close to the bollard on either side. I wonder what the replacement schedule should be on a strap that sees this kind of extreme loading on a regular basis...
The nylon strap will tell you.
flushcut
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If on their site type in “premium black”. I am sure it’s with at least a 3:1 safety factor.
flushcut
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My motto is: if you start to question it replace it. A sixty dollar strap once a year is hardly breaking the bank.
This is exactly what I meant. The strap will show you signs of degrading wear.
Daniel
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I've been thinking about Mugging this truck mount.
Cutting kerfs in the tree to insert the two tabs.
Adding the hinged wings. With a custom rubber back in case tree isn't coming down.
Cutting kerfs in the tree to insert the two tabs.
Adding the hinged wings. With a custom rubber back in case tree isn't coming down.
flushcut
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Now that I have a few trees under this mod I really like it.
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Muggs
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This is how I've been running it lately. Choker sling on bottom connected with the extra-long quickie from the HitchHiker X. I've had no issues with the ratchet strap so far.
Muggs
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GRCS/GB Bollard tandem setup. Use the Goods for pieces that need tensioning and lifting, and the GB bollard for normal down-rigging. Or control 2 lines from one station.
flushcut
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Rico is going to loose his mind seeing that. 
flushcut
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That’s a nice setup!
southsoundtree
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Are the ropes going to grab with that flare?
Muggs
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To me, a backup choker sling is to prevent something catastrophic, in the case of a total failure of the ratchet strap. Hobbs and Goods have never used a backup sling. Do I think it really needs it? I don't know, it's cheap insurance. The rule of redundancy says two is one and one is none. I think in the absolute worst case scenario, even with a bad flare, the choker sling would hold , allowing the crew to get the piece down. Hope to never test that theory...
Muggs
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Best thing I've found to hold a rope sling on with a big flare is an endless ratchet strap over top of it 
Muggs
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Wrapped like this
southsoundtree
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Clever
