Best anchor for kids swingset?

[recycledsole]

Hey guys,

want to help set up a kids swingset. any reccomendations on the best anchor would be appreciated. obviously could just throw the rope around the tree, double or with a running bowline at one end, but was wondering if there is something better that will reduce friction on the tree. suppose could set up a cambium saver as well. goal is durability.

thank you

[Paul Jenks]

Get some reinforced plastic pipe and run the rope through it. It should be long enough to go right round the limb and hang down a bit, then you can zip tie the ends together and it won't 'walk' round the limb. I've done this a few times now. The only issue with swings in trees is the damping motion of the limb. As the swing moves the limb does also and 'kills' the motion so you have to work harder to swing.

Also, make sure the rope attachment points are 50% wider than the swing width. This will reduce the twisting of swing in motion. Check out the ones at your local park.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Get some reinforced plastic pipe and run the rope through it. It should be long enough to go right round the limb and hang down a bit, then you can zip tie the ends together and it won't 'walk' round the limb. I've done this a few times now. The only issue with swings in trees is the damping motion of the limb. As the swing moves the limb does also and 'kills' the motion so you have to work harder to swing.

Also, make sure the rope attachment points are 50% wider than the swing width. This will reduce the twisting of swing in motion. Check out the ones at your local park.

 

thats a good tip! got one to do soon:thumbup1:

 

thinking one tone slings and D shackles

[Paul Jenks]

If it's in the shade, old climbing rope will do. If in full or substantial sun you'll need to think about it degrading over time.

[recycledsole]

Ok thanks guys will look into some kind of cambium saving device. good tips

[sloth]

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[delabodge]

ha ha brilliant sloth,,,,

[recycledsole]

that is great.

[KnotSure]

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