Which Rope if any works best with X Rings

[Brady Chapman]

Im finally gonna put some X Rings in the arsenal and was curious from all you guys out there (or Driver himself) if there is a type of rigging rope that works better, or one that I should stay away from when rigging with the rings. My instincts tell me that the Rings will provide enough of a smooth running surface and proper bend radius to not have to spring for the "natural crotch" approved rigging lines, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

 

[jaatree]

Tenex rope


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[NE Tree]

I think Samson stablebraid is one of the better ropes to go with. It doesn't fare well with the natty crotch rigging but it's great with blocks and rings depending on your situation (not much energy absorption). Its also one of the stronger ropes out there.

 

[colb]

Get bouncy ropes for use with rings. The rings are a bit less efficient for raising wood than are pulleys, so you really shouldn't need static line running through them. High rope elongation is just a lot safer in general. Even over roofs, they don't have to underperform because a pretension can go so far as to bounce the wood upwards. Inexperienced groundie? Bouncy rope for the catch. Sketchy top? Better disperse the force over time. I use 9/16ths to brush out and take small chunks of spar, then move to 3/4 if it is ~12"+. I use husky, by allgear, because it has high elongation, has come to me well-made, and is cheap. It is not much good for ziplines/speedlines.

 

[jaatree]

I think he means the rigging rope itself, not the sling.....unless you're rigging with Tenex?

I meant the sling


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[Brady Chapman]

I think he means the rigging rope itself, not the sling.....unless you're rigging with Tenex?

That is correct, Im asking which rigging line works best, not the sling.

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

That is correct, Im asking which rigging line works best, not the sling.

Something with bright colors that you think looks bad ass.

For real man, I don't think the rings dictate a preference. Stable braid/ husky double braid, and NE rope's Sta-Set double braid are all pretty good bang for buck.
And Shelter tree right here in NE has good rigging ropes for good prices.

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

I've got 16 strand safety blue hi-vee that primarily runs through my rings. Double braids such as husky, stabile braid and dynosorb really like blocks and pulleys and you can use them to their potential there with lifting devices and MA. The important thing to remember in whatever rope you choose is that the rope is your week link not the rigging equipment. It's bad enough to have rope going places fast, but hardware is a totally different ball game.

 

[Brady Chapman]

Something with bright colors that you think looks bad ass.

For real man, I don't think the rings dictate a preference. Stable braid/ husky double braid, and NE rope's Sta-Set double braid are all pretty good bang for buck.
And Shelter tree right here in NE has good rigging ropes for good prices.

Thanks bud

 

[Merle Nelson]

The Safbloc likes 5/8 or 3/4 rope to get enough friction.

My ropes are usually cleanish and dryish. But it turns out if you use wet muddy rope you can sand/polish off the hardcoat on XRR's. Other than that it's pretty tough.

 

[Daniel]

Get bouncy ropes for use with rings. The rings are a bit less efficient for raising wood than are pulleys, so you really shouldn't need static line running through them. High rope elongation is just a lot safer in general. Even over roofs, they don't have to underperform because a pretension can go so far as to bounce the wood upwards. Inexperienced groundie? Bouncy rope for the catch. Sketchy top? Better disperse the force over time. I use 9/16ths to brush out and take small chunks of spar, then move to 3/4 if it is ~12"+. I use husky, by allgear, because it has high elongation, has come to me well-made, and is cheap. It is not much good for ziplines/speedlines.

I've been saying that for years and years.. Only difference is I go with 1/2" true blue. No need to go bigger until you are in serious wood! still a bunch of guys out there saying they LOVE stable-braid...

ps.. I put a 1,100 lbs chunk of oak into 1/2" true blue in a dynmic situation and managed to keep the force on the rope to 2,300 lbs becasue of the stretch in the line... I locked off the line so no run in the system as part of the test... I got a picture of that big oak lg hanging in true blue that looks awesome..

 

[CjM]

I’ve heard tell Yall hasn’t sanctioned use of their ropes in any kind of ring, only endorsing a moving sheave. Any word on that, or why? Bend radius?

 

[colb]

I’ve heard tell Yall hasn’t sanctioned use of their ropes in any kind of ring, only endorsing a moving sheave. Any word on that, or why? Bend radius?

With rings being "new", I imagine they haven't tested yale lines in rings. I assume they have not advised *against* the use of rings, too?