My new Hobbs H2

[D Mc]

Reg, once again great video! You not only have the knack for climbing and rigging but your vids are also great.

 

A couple people now have mentioned cutting in the Hobbs to keep it from slipping whereas this is a great idea during removals but the video was demonstrating (as noted) the holding powers of the preservation mount with wood probably larger than would be taken in that situation.

 

As for wraps around trees being more forgiving than a strapped on bollard or easier for the ground man to judge, I strongly disagree. These two factors were the primary reason for the development of a strapped on bollard. They are not only faster but a great confidence builder almost immediately for the groundman with any experience handling lines during rigging.

 

Looking forward to the review, Reg.

 

David

[Log-ologist]

Nobody I know over here takes wraps around the trunk anymore. LOts of natural crotch rigging instead of pulleys though.

 

I do.:wave:

[RC0]

Monkeyd wrote

 

My only unanswered query so far, has been to ponder whether there is justification in design of the percieved smaller diameter of the drum compared with the GRCS?

 

To further increase the diameter of the spool would not only reduce the ratio of the winch, but would also increase the surface friction per wrap....so additional exit hooks would need to be added for loads that didn't quite require the rope to be routed the full radius of the spool/bollard.

[Chris Harris]

Great video! & good sound knowledge of your kit:icon14:

[Dean Lofthouse]

I love the "Come on ya......" comment at 7.30

[j r hartly]

nice vid, looked stress free:)

[Jay]

That video is crazy. the bit where you lift the chipper nice work