rigging gear

[bill]

what lowering rope would you recommend? is it best to go for a 16mm rope? also which blocks are the best?

[Peter]

Depends what friction device your using, and what you want to lower with it.

Go for the smallest rope diameter that will safely do what you want it to do.

Hobbs and grcs will take big loads and big ropes, portys work better with smaller ropes and loads.

ISC cast alloy blocks are the best if you do any heavy rigging or dynamic loading

[bill]

im going to get a porty. so what size rope best for that? ive always used 16mm, but is it needed?

[Peter]

I'd be happy using 16mm, as long as you know the limitations of the gear you use you cant really go wrong!

[RPA]

http://www.treemettlenexus.com/pdfs/rules_%20for_riggers.pdf

 

Pick the bones out of this and it should help you decide!

[Steve Bullman]

if you're using a 16mm rope like yale double esterlon(which i'd personally recommend), make sure you buy the larger porty as it will run crap on the regular.

the portwrapIII looks pretty good.

[RPA]

At the end of the day I just use 16 and adjust accordingly!

[Ropey]

16mm is pretty standard, make sure you use a good quality. I would recomend a braided rope over a 3 strand, a good 50/50 double braid will give you both long life and strength due to 50% of the material being in the cover. As steve says Double Esterlon is a good option, a Polyester like Donaghys Rhino is a good cheaper option.

[bob]

i have a small poty and some 14mm double esterlon up for offers

[Treemonster]

i have a small poty and some 14mm double esterlon up for offers

 

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