Which bollard?

[Treetom15]

I’m looking at getting myself a decent rigging setup, the place I work at has their own but as I’m looking further into going self employed I decided it’s the next logical thing I need. Just looking for pros/cons to what bollards people here have used- I’ve used the Stein rc2001 and a couple of other very similar fixed bollards (no interest in portawraps, hate the things!). Slightly torn between buying the RC 2001 or the RCW 3001, as I don’t want to buy twice and I like the idea of having the option to use the winch with the 3001? Cheers!

[Steve Bullman]

I love the 2001, does everything that I have ever needed it to do. Never had the need to winching abilities when lowering. Anything requiring something like would typically end up being a crane job anyway.

[Treetom15]

6 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

 Anything requiring something like would typically end up being a crane job anyway.

That was my thought, the likelihood of needing the winching capabilities are fairly low I guess 

[MattyF]

There is that but once you start using one you won’t go back.. opens up a whole new dimension to rigging , I haven’t used a crane in years as a result so although the initial thing investment is expensive all money going back to you instead of the crane company or speeding up a job makes it worthwhile.

[swinny]

8 minutes ago, MattyF said:

There is that but once you start using one you won’t go back.. opens up a whole new dimension to rigging , I haven’t used a crane in years as a result so although the initial thing investment is expensive all money going back to you instead of the crane company or speeding up a job makes it worthwhile.

That using a rc3001 and winch or you talking gcrs?

[Rough Hewn]

My vote is gcrs.
When a large fork hooks up, it's an easy 30 seconds to winch back up.
Bollards are great when it's fairly clear.
[emoji106]

[Pete Mctree]

For the GRCS to be anything more than an expensive bollard, you need the experience & knowledge on how to use it & the grounds man with a similar skill set. 

You need to assess your needs prior to making a choice 

[Rough Hewn]

If you're doing Lombardy in tight spots.[emoji12]

[Treetom15]

GRCS is well out of my budget unfortunately ? hence looking at the rc3001-has anyone used this setup compared to a GRCS? 

[Dan Maynard]

More of a budget option I suppose but for self employed type jobs I went for Tree Runner P500, save £100 over the rc2001, it's lighter and easier to set up by one person. Really happy with it and worth the extra over a portawrap.

Seems to be only Honey Bros that stock them for some reason.