X-rigging rings

Been using the X- rigging rings separately or in combination a bunch of different ways.
We had a fallen over sweetgum that was hung in a beech to lower down. There was a sturdy poplar conveniently right at about the halfway point along the leaning trunk. We fashioned a rigging point out of the rigging ring on a sling together with the large ring on a loop and installed it and removed it from the ground. No need to climb the poplar. Secured the sweetgum there to make it safe to cut it out of the beech. And then slowly lower it down. Worked slick!

We also used the rigging rings that are on tenex loops to girth around the stem of a fallen cherry in order to stand it back up. Rope with mechanical advantage through each ring at two angles to control the raise carefully and precisely. I'm sure there are other ways this could have been done but the rings made it really easy and protected the tree as well.

Haven't used all three rings together yet as a single rigging point, but I'm thinking it will take big pieces no problem.
 
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Kevin, I havent really used the XRR in conjuction with the pinto RIG, however I have been using the RIG with a 3" steel rigging ring and a 2-1/2" steel rigging ring for quite a while... both in basket and hanging configuration and my pinto doesnt have any inordinate wear.

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Thats reason why I made mine with a soft loop.

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The loop wont protect the RIG, The 'wear' in question will still occur from the RIG to XRR contact. The ring vs loop, offers different basket configs. You can still do basket with the XRR/RIG but you cant retrieve with an overhand knot. You will need something 29mm's to set/retrieve it.

I looked more closely at my RIG yesterday, there is 'some' wear from the contact with the 3" ring but it isnt alarming whatsoever.

I think that not using the big rigging ring is a dealbreaker for this setup. I believe it would be far less utilitarian with a soft, pulleysaver-esque loop.
 
Why use a d-ring when a round ring will do?

You can also recover with another ring with a smaller diameter instead of the 'one and only ball' - rings are far better.

Small ring is 28mm od and 3mm bar. 1 1/16" od
Big ring is 32mm od and 4mm bar. 1 5/16" od

There is a 1mm difference, does not make sense, but it works.

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thanks for the post tuttle.

I could not find a round ring that would do the job, but there probably is one. Maybe you found one.

If a round ring is close to the ropes diameter, then there is constant friction on the whole ring, generating friction heat.

Also, if the ring is close to rope diameter, then there is no room to add cordage to that ring.

but if it is a D-ring, then there is space in the corner of the D. Two spots.

So, I found one for the 5/8" rope.

maybe the next size up will work for 3/4" rope, I haven't had time to try.

Just sharing some info.

thanks for sharing yours and please continue.

Also, I don't mind a steel ring retrieving a steel ring, thanks. If anyone builds an XRR setup with a small XRR for retrieving; use a plastic ball.
 
I am using the large XRR for the retrieval end of my rigSAVER, I use a 30mm(?) OD steel ring in place of a retrieval ball. I havent calipered it, but the tolerance between what fits through the pinto RIG and the XRR is really close. I couldnt find something that would pass the pinto RIG and not the XRR.... The 30mm(?)OD steel ring hits the pinto, flips sideways, goes through and jams the XRR. I just cut it off an old buckingham versatile!
 
BTW I am building a uSAVER, climbing rig and out of 10mm OP and am going to put a Medium (small) XRR on the retrieval end, but didnt plan on using a plastic ball... Was going to use the same steel ring, maybe I will use the ART ball...

I just never liked the retrieval ball.. The ring is perfect, I ave it on a 12 inch loop of throwline and it pile hitches right on to the rope and takes a few half hitches for security. The ball is only good if you have an eyesplice, although I guess I could replace the small loop with a larger one.
 
That was Beautiful! Great job! Good rigging! XRR's are simple and exciting. Using ours in every application almost daily. Love it!!!
 
I know MattyD, some good stuff in those vids. Some of those city shots are pretty trippy. Some neat things were noted in the description of those vids.

There's a lot of good feedback coming in on these XRR's.
 
Get to use my XRR slings on a pine take down this week. Don’t know why I look forward to that so much. Just so much easier on me and on ropes than what I have done through the years I guess.

Nothing special in work or tree, use terminal rigging three ring sling and maybe a single ring with steel block on the eye to lift a couple of limbs away from sensitive items in the yard below. Maybe set that remotely so I wont be up and down the tree an extra time. Will take some pictures and see if I can post them here.

Have enjoyed and learned from the previous posts of XRR’s. Does anyone have more pictures, video, or stories to show use or new uses of XRR slings.
 
Merle,

Thanks for the post.

I have guys almost daily sending me cool pictures of their XRR in action; texting to my cell phone.

I would love to see pictures posted here.

Many people are scared to post on a forum. Scared some safety expert or whatever will see something and call them out on it. Forums can be harsh.

But I really think they are safe posting them here. People would love to see more.

I know I got hundreds of photos and REALLY good video, it's just finding the time to do it.

Gotta keep banging out the jobs, no time for photos and vid.

I took the time to post this, so let me try to pull up some pictures at least.
 
I viewed a lot and picked out a lot. only resized a handful. hopefully post more later.

Hope to see others post pictures of XRR's in use.

You all are doing cool stuff with them. Please share.
 
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