I'm a Topper !

[Fairfield]

Re: I\'m a Topper !

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This was from a sling with a block, half way up a large Pine, that was heavily weighted. Ouch!

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I have seen the same issue in some trees that I have worked in also. Now when I am going to lower large wood or multiple pieces I will place some padding between the sling and the tree. (well saying it is just a prunning). Takes a few more mins, but in the long run you will minimize compression issues with the tree and you may just appear more proffesional.

 

[Bixler]

Re: I\'m a Topper !

Great thought Fairfield... what type of padding will you haul up? ... also, will 'fabric type' straps tend to ease up on the damage as well?

 

[RopeShield]

Re: I\'m a Topper !

I use my vinyl rope bags(easy to wipe clean of the pitch) and a have a couple of horse blankets for truck seat covers(durable and wash up easily to)

Folded over rope works to but is a pia.
Had 3" dbl braid rope from Macmillan bros from the West coast that was the best. If you are near a rope supply manufacturer ask to buy there cut offs of big dia.

cheers