set up for rigging

jeff_r

jeff_r

Location
BC.
I've been doing some basic rigging on and off, mainly off, for several years, but will be doing more and am looking to purchase some new kit for this. I have some 1/2" rope and pulleys for light stuff, but in terms of blocks and portawrap, what are preferred items? Large or med. portawrap, whoopie vs. eye slings, how useful is a loopie, what is the preferred block? Its pretty basic I know, but I always get nervous spending money and want to at least reach out for some advice, even if I don't take it. . . I suppose I'll get a new rigging rope at some point too. Any suggestions?
 
I think I've answered my own question - purchase 'The Art and Science of Practical Rigging'. Any comments on this ISA publication? Anyone have a copy they want to sell me?
 
[ QUOTE ]
I think I've answered my own question - purchase 'The Art and Science of Practical Rigging'. Any comments on this ISA publication? Anyone have a copy they want to sell me?

[/ QUOTE ]

Jeff. That book really helped me advance my rigging skills a lot. If you are a C.A. you can take the mini tests at the end of every chapter and send them into the ISA for C.E.U.'s.

If you are leary of spending a lot for a lifting device, I'd compromise (with price) and get a Fiddle Block I'm getting into situations, lately, where I could use one myself. For example, I needed some M.A. on a drift line to pull a 700lb log into a good drop zone. I have 2 double pulleys which I can put V.T. on to lock every pull, but the Fiddle block would be better because it would be ready to go, with no set up.

---Otherwise, I've got the G.R.C.S. for lifting large stuff. And that was a purchase I'll never regret. I've been using one for about 2.5 years now and I can't imagine trying to do tree removals without one now.
smirk.gif
 
excellent tips, thank you. I'm going to start saving for the GRCS, and the crane. . . but I think CMI block with some locally spliced slings, and CMI double pulleys for some cheap MA to get started.
 
[ QUOTE ]
excellent tips, thank you. I'm going to start saving for the GRCS, and the crane. . . but I think CMI block with some locally spliced slings, and CMI double pulleys for some cheap MA to get started.

[/ QUOTE ]
I think this is a good idea. I have a crane and a grcs and still use the pulleys from time to time. Taken care of it is great to have multiple tools in the bag.
 
I have the DVD The Art & Science of Rigging I'd sell to the first reasonable offer.
It's a double disk set in mint condition.
It's listed here;
http://www.wesspur.com/Videos/tree-climbing-videos.html

It's a guess but I don't think the postage would be more than 10-15 dollars tops. I can find out the exact amount if you provide an address when the post office reopens.

It's an excellent series of videos, 8 "chapters" on the 2 disks.
Lot's of excellent detailed info.

Thanks,
Phased1
 
ive taken down some of the largest trees on east coast and many under 200ft on the west and the most ive ever needed is a block that opens and accepts 5/8 rope,a piece of 7/8 rope to hold block, a 5/8 rope, a couple smaller lines, and the ability to tie hitches and knots. the things like rope brakes are nice...they save on the ropes and they definately save time but if you havent got the cash for it.......well.....you just aint got it. buy the basics and get good doing it with as little as possible. when you get good at it with nothing start adding things to the mix and youll be even more efficient
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New threads New posts

Back
Top Bottom