position of strap

[snakeeyes]

quick question, on a stalk is it better to put the strap or straps on the same side of the crane or on the back side

 

[treemann]

It depends alot on what you want the piece to do as the crane is lifting. I place the strap so that it pulls away from the location I am at while I am making the cut. I think that your safety is more of a concern when placing the strap than where it is placed in relationship to the crane.

 

[Brooke]

On a straight spar I will put one strap @ 9 & the second at three o'clock. This will allow for a straight lift when using a front and back cut method with the least amount of shock to the crane.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

I'd say that with the front and back cut (if there is any overlap)would be better done with both straps on the same side. But, like you said, opposite strapping would have less movement for sure.