Would you use this!!!

[Jake Andrews]

New rigging connector by Sherril,not sure if I like the look of it,would be okay on a taught line but wouldn't trust it in a dropping scenario. And wouldn't want too swap a connector every time I'm in a different position.

 

What do you think?

 

BackBone Knotless Rigging Connector by SherrillTree : Sherrillltree.

 

Jake:thumbup1:

[Stephen Blair]

Not for me, there is potential for it to come off, I will stick to a twisty steal crab.

[Jake Andrews]

My thoughts exactly,to much potential for error,seconds saved does not out way possible damage caused

 

Jake:thumbup1:

[alex_m]

I don't see why it's needed in this situation...

 

[Jake Andrews]

Well I think you need to think about taking off the branches and lowering them.it would be a P.I.T.A too take off just to snatch the logs.it need stooge versatile enough to use in both applications but that's exactly why I wouldn't use it.the slack on that scares me.

 

Jake:thumbup1:

[Dan Curtis]

I don't like rigging with slings really, but a few people I work for like it. I'd be happy to give it a go, looks safe enough to me. I think it's main purpose is a situation where the climber is carrying multiple slings and can be setting the next while the ground crew deal with the last bit, so it does make sense in a way

[jump-it]

I don't see why it's needed in this situation...

 

 

how long did it take him to cut through that stem with his handsaw:lol:

[Jake Andrews]

Which is fine but that way can be done with a secure crab on the end of the rope.i understand it's unlikely to unhook itself but still poses a greater risk than a crab IMO.

 

Jake:thumbup1:

[Paul Smith]

Sherrill recommend splicing the rope terminations. This will maintain rope strength instead of reducing it like a knot.

[treequip]

Sherrill recommend splicing the rope terminations. This will maintain rope strength instead of reducing it like a knot.

 

Then you larks foot it on the device and reduce the strength again, notwithstanding the knot onto the timber???