Rigging Gear

flushcut · Jul 30, 2023

You need a porty.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

flushcut said:
You need a porty.

For sure..was hoping to catch a deal on 1.on here so I'll hold out for a little while. I don't have Any side jobs coming up Anyway but I already have my slings and notch kraken rope.

Just need a porty like you said. Guess I'll start a thread. See if I have any luck.

Treeaddict · Jul 30, 2023

The expiration date on a porty is non existent btw. We waz jus havin a lil fun

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

Treeaddict said:
The expiration date on a porty is non existent btw. We waz jus havin a lil fun

Wow shows you how little I know about rigging gear.. lol I'm starting to learn but I still haven't used 1 personally. I'm the tree cutter. But my groundie has a bit of experience with it. I liked it so much I need 1 for personal jobs.

But thanks for the heads up.. shows ya how gullible I am LMAO

flushcut · Jul 30, 2023

Yes just a little ribbing on my part. I didn't mean anything by it.

Portyawraps are a must have tool IMO and as you grow and take on more complicated rigging you will find a need for one or two more. They are great tools and with a fiddle block set you can lift and tension lines easily.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

flushcut said:
Yes just a little ribbing on my part. I didn't mean anything by it.

Portyawraps are a must have tool IMO and as you grow and take on more complicated rigging you will find a need for one or two more. They are great tools and with a fiddle block set you can lift and tension lines easily.

No of course not. No harm no foul. It's just like messing with the new guy. And yeah I know what you mean I've seen a few videos where they used 1 on the ground and the climber used 1 as well pretty cool.

flyingmosstreen · Jul 30, 2023

@Christrees have you read Jeff Jepson’s groundie book yet? Has some great insights about basic rigging, sweating lines etc.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

flyingmosstreen said:
@Christrees have you read Jeff Jepson’s groundie book yet? Has some great insights about basic rigging, sweating lines etc.

No I haven't. I may have too. All my training is on the job experience by an old school climber. Ive been doing telework for 15 years but only climbing for a few years and like 7 or 8 years bucket experience. I am trying to learn the more technical side also. There's always two learn.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

If anyone has any spare books I could really use them. I just don't have the money for them right now.

I need a porter wrap And sling first plus the first book I bought was something about splicing modern ropes. I need to learn to make a dead eye sling and a ultra sling.

But after that and when I have spare cash I'll try to pick some up I looked into it he has a few books. Plus I'm interested in training for the arborist certification. So looking for that book.

Steve Connally · Jul 30, 2023

I have 2 porties. I havent listed them here. One is the smaller Stein and the other is the regular. I haven't really thought about prices but willing to talk and post pics if needed.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

Steve Connally said:
I have 2 porties. I havent listed them here. One is the smaller Stein and the other is the regular. I haven't really thought about prices but willing to talk and post pics if needed.

I'm looking at 1 tomorrow but I'm looking for a large porter wrap to be able to fit up to 3/4". I know the smaller stein in only 14mm but what about the regular what does that fit.? I'd look at a pic of that 1 if it fits 3/4. You can dm me a pic in case tomorrows deal falls threw?

Treeaddict · Jul 30, 2023

One book I’d highly recommend is The Fundamentals of General Tree Work by Gerry Beranek. Luckily Patrick (Muggs) reprinted it maybe 18-24 months ago so it’s available again!! You can get it on Amazon for somewhere in the $30 range I believe.

Most of Dr Alex Shigo’s books are excellent as well. His Modern Arboriculture book is very informative. He’ll teach you biology and proper pruning practices.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

Treeaddict said:
One book I’d highly recommend is The Fundamentals of General Tree Work by Gerry Beranek. Luckily Patrick (Muggs) reprinted it maybe 18-24 months ago so it’s available again!! You can get it on Amazon for somewhere in the $30 range I believe.

Most of Dr Alex Shigo’s books are excellent as well. His Modern Arboriculture book is very informative. He’ll teach you biology and proper pruning practices.

Sweet yeah that's what I'm looking for..I'll pick them up when I can. Thanks

Jehinten · Jul 30, 2023

Christrees said:
If anyone has any spare books I could really use them. I just don't have the money for them right now.

I need a porter wrap And sling first plus the first book I bought was something about splicing modern ropes. I need to learn to make a dead eye sling and a ultra sling.

But after that and when I have spare cash I'll try to pick some up I looked into it he has a few books. Plus I'm interested in training for the arborist certification. So looking for that book.

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

What's up jehinten? You just copied what I said?

burtonbc1400 · Jul 30, 2023

For negative rigging bigger wood I am enjoying this configuration.
Bigger ring and sling with a smaller ring sling prussiced for adjustable size girth hitch
The sling can also be used in a retrievable configuration for overhead, exact same as adjustable climbing friction saver.

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Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

burtonbc1400 said:
For negative rigging bigger wood I am enjoying this configuration.
Bigger ring and sling with a smaller ring sling prussiced for adjustable size girth hitch
The sling can also be used in a retrievable configuration for overhead, exact same as adjustable climbing friction saver.

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That plus your friction rings up top are enough to carefully rig big wood? Without a portawarp?

Christrees · Jul 30, 2023

burtonbc1400 said:
For negative rigging bigger wood I am enjoying this configuration.
Bigger ring and sling with a smaller ring sling prussiced for adjustable size girth hitch
The sling can also be used in a retrievable configuration for overhead, exact same as adjustable climbing friction saver.

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Ive seen people use something like this to use as a redirect to redirect the portawarp to a tree a little further away so the roper's not under the tree. For like deadwood trees.how they always break up.

burtonbc1400 · Jul 30, 2023

Christrees said:
That plus your friction rings up top are enough to carefully rig big wood? Without a portawarp?

No I use this aloft with a portawrap below.
It is super handy! Adjustable and sturdy.

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burtonbc1400 · Jul 30, 2023

Christrees said:
Ive seen people use something like this to use as a redirect to redirect the portawarp to a tree a little further away so the roper's not under the tree. For like deadwood trees.how they always break up.

I will use it at the bottom to redirect to a portawrap when vertical speedlining wood, but mostly use it aloft as my negative rigging anchor, or as an adjustable/retrievable overhead anchor.

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