Vertical speedline

[monkey boy]

Hey guys was wandering if anyone.could send me pictures of a vertical speedline.set up thanks

 

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[Dan Curtis]

Do a search on here, there is a thread with some vids and photos

[Rich Rule]

Running bowline at the top under the chunk to be cut. Half hitch at the bottom. Sling timber and clip to line. Cut. Move running bowline down to below next cuttIng point. Remove slack in the line at the base with the half hitch. Repeat.

 

KISS.

 

Maybe, use something at the bottom to take the sting outta the impact.

[Paul Smith]

If you use a hitch at the bottom make sure you can let slack out under tension. Some larger bits are a nightmare trying to move them after they have rolled.

 

Personally I would have a portawrap at the bottom for this reason.

[Rupe]

I just use a hitch at the bottom, dont want any expensive gear in the way.

[atree]

I just use a hitch at the bottom, dont want any expensive gear in the way.

 

Got any pics?

[Rich Rule]

exactly Rupe.

 

Deerman, it has never happened to me, not saying it never will, but how would a half hitch not be able to loosened if the piece rolls?

[atree]

Some good advice in the last ISA mag about vertical speedlines,anyone see it?

[Rupe]

Dont think I have? (got any pics that is) Only ever done it in silly awkard places with small dropzones, most often its next to rivers were you just dont want stuff to bounce into the water.

 

DId it once next to a busy traffic lighted intersection so constantly had cars stopping 6 feet away and couldnt risk anything getting that far from the trunk. (was all barriered off of course but the VSL was extra safety, as a bouncy log might knock over the barriers into the cars.

[gibbon]

Re direct it through a shackle then tension on another tree out the way. I've used double pulley held on prussik and porta wrap and on a grcs. If you use a grcs wind it up, then take the rope off the fair lead and tender clamp. Hold the tension on by hand to save the device getting all bent or broken