Pine - speedline

[RC0]

Andrew and Will (groundworkers) had never used a speedline before, so nothing too adventurous on this occasion. Andrew controls both lines from the base of the tree while Will unties each branch at the landing. Neither Andrew nor Will could see each other, so clear communication was imperative. A leaning Corsican pine, not a lot to it!

 

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[AJarb]

Another great vid Reg. Keep em coming:001_smile: Nice to have an ex England rugby captain working for you lol:001_tongue:

[Tom D]

Nice video Reg, not seen a speedline in action before. How were the lines tensioned / lowered at the bottom? I'd like to try it sometime.

 

BTW how come you wear gloves all the time, except when its really cold.

[RC0]

Thanks Ajarb/Tom

 

Tom you need two means of friction at the bottom of the tree and you also need to be able to tie them off so the operator doesn’t have to keep hold of them both at the same time. The friction device controlling the actual speed-line ought to have some kind of mechanical-advantage/lifting option….as that’s the line which will pre-tension, raise or lower the load if so desired.

[stevie]

Sweet. I have never seen that before either, looks very nice where you were working, the scenery makes a cold day worthwhile.

[Paul Barton]

Very nice Reg. I would like to try that system. I am sure I would make it look a lot harder than you did though.

[Mac McLennan]

Thanks for posting Reg.

[Ben]

Top one Reg, Zip lines can be great when you understand how they work and what you can do with them.

[Spikey]

Nice vid as I am quite new to the game I find your vids both entertaining and educational keep them coming

[MasterBlaster]

Cool vid Reg! I love speedlining, but I hardly ever get to do it.

 

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