Tall Fir Rigging

Nice work Reg.

Maybe it was an optical illusion but it seemed those logs were tied a little more towards center than is normally done, almost like they were balanced. Was that on purpose or am I seeing things? They looked like they were gouging into the trunk a little when they were slowed down, getting horizontal for a sec, then going vertical again.

Really cool views of blocking down the logs. Don't get to see that much in vids.
 
Reg do you ever hug the tree when taking chunks to absorb shock and violent thrashing ? I've seen some guys stiff arm it and get beat up like that depending on the rope man ,situation ,etc. Looked like you grabbed the top a few times , any pointers or tips?Good work and at the end there where was the arbor trolley?
 
TreeLogic said:
Nice work Reg.

Maybe it was an optical illusion but it seemed those logs were tied a little more towards center than is normally done, almost like they were balanced. Was that on purpose or am I seeing things? They looked like they were gouging into the trunk a little when they were slowed down, getting horizontal for a sec, then going vertical again.

Really cool views of blocking down the logs. Don't get to see that much in vids.
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No illusion, I set the first hitch just short balancing....seems as there's no stubs to snag the rope I know its going to hold better.

Aaron I'm pretty well positioned for the wobble. I don't need to hang on so much. Thanks

Edit: I usually push back from the trunk, rather than hold on to it. I don't want to get hit in the chest.

Most of the rounds were rolled away from the bott of the tree. It was only the ones that were ripped that the guys put in the barrow. All the wood stayed.
 
Reg said:
Aaron I'm pretty well positioned for the wobble. I don't need to hang on so much. Thanks

Edit: I usually push back from the trunk, rather than hold on to it. I don't want to get hit in the chest.
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That's what I'm trying to avoid that chest impact as well as on my elbows and shoulders for bracing that impact when trying to hold myself off ..found pulling my body in and literally hugging tight to trunk has kept me in good shape ..even when the load is snubbed off and that violent shake occurs when chunk smashes trunk I feel no worse for wear than any other ways I've tried. Feels better to me comparatively. I respect you highly a wanted to run that by you for your insight/thoughts by going into more detail than my previous post.
Edit:Come to think of it, the trees I'm thinking of are half the height and some less and alot skinnier than 3ft dbh..I'm thinking of the ride on a 14 in dbh 50 foot pine ..hardly a comparison ..laughable really ..I would love to top a tree like in this vid.
 
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My only problem with that technique Aaron is how much sap would get all over my shirt :)

Yeah Reg, I guess when you have that many obstacles below you take no chances of that rope coming off. Good stuff. So was the wheelbarrow the client's or the company's? I'll never use another single wheeler. The Jackson doubles are the bomb.
 
amazing job, how many slings to do you carry on ur harness when zipping out a big tree like that? was curious if u have a ton of them or if you keep having them sent up to you? also, im fairly new to rigging down wood, do you have to worry about that block hitting your cinched line when it comes under load, or the tag line running against it ?? I was told to keep both lines above the block but always wanted to put one underneath in case it flips off the top.
 
Thanks.

The wheel barrow belonged to the HO....we rarely have to move logs out here, most people keep the firewood.

I have 11 slings for zipline. Steel Carabiners, twist lock.

Ive never damaged a rope setting it under the block....just set it far enough down so the block cant hit it. Setting it above the block is fine, but you need to leave a bigger margin from where you set your sling to where you make the cut, to be safe. The log with fall further though, before the rope engages....so the logs might have to be cut a little shorter, depending.

No rope glazing on those little branches, Dave
 
TreeLogic said:
My only problem with that technique Aaron is how much sap would get all over my shirt :)

Yeah Reg, I guess when you have that many obstacles below you take no chances of that rope coming off. Good stuff. So was the wheelbarrow the client's or the company's? I'll never use another single wheeler. The Jackson doubles are the bomb.
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You just gotta move quick before the sap flow hits ...get your self an A. T...T.L. you won't ever use a wheelbarrow for treework again.
 
Aaron Cipolletti said:
You just gotta move quick before the sap flow hits ...get your self an A. T...T.L. you won't ever use a wheelbarrow for treework again.
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I hear ya AC. I've been wanting one for awhile now but with 2 babies in the house all purchases must be approved by Congress, if you know what I mean. Mama watches me like a hawk...and if Mama ain't happy...well, you know. :) Will definitely pay for itself though.
 
TreeLogic said:
I hear ya AC. I've been wanting one for awhile now but with 2 babies in the house all purchases must be approved by Congress, if you know what I mean. Mama watches me like a hawk...and if Mama ain't happy...well, you know. :) Will definitely pay for itself though.
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That's awesome man ..just had my forth so I completely get that shit ..will pay for itself is the line you gotta hit her with:envidioso good luck
 
treeajnin said:
amazing job, how many slings to do you carry on ur harness when zipping out a big tree like that? was curious if u have a ton of them or if you keep having them sent up to you? also, im fairly new to rigging down wood, do you have to worry about that block hitting your cinched line when it comes under load, or the tag line running against it ?? I was told to keep both lines above the block but always wanted to put one underneath in case it flips off the top.
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Not sure if you mean lanyard and climbing line but I always try to keep them above the block sling. I had the rigging line nearly burn clear through my lanyard on a weird leaner one time when I didn't pay proper attention to the setup.
 
TreeLogic said:
Not sure if you mean lanyard and climbing line but I always try to keep them above the block sling. I had the rigging line nearly burn clear through my lanyard on a weird leaner one time when I didn't pay proper attention to the setup.
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I think he means the climbline
 
Nice Reg. That was a tight one. Love those. Good show of the Arbor trolley too.

So how did you get the final trunk pieces down? Rip em and hand em down to a groundie on a ladder? Or did you make a pad?
 
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