Spirafix ground anchors

[doobin]

So for limited and well-judged applications, screws will be fine? Fair?

 

In my experience it's very hard to judge even when you think you know the ground conditions. I'd never used them for pulling over trees that wouldn't go over just by pushing manually, put it that way.

 

Far better to clean up the (limited) mess from a large anchor than the mess from a failed tree felling.

[doobin]

I agree they don't look as good as Spyrabase (which I was recommended by a good source).

 

I wouldn't trust Spyrabase either for pulling over trees. I've used both types extensively on high tensile fencing on hills, and they'll hold less than you think.

 

If I can pull them out the ground via a loop of wire and a gripple, you'd want to think twice about relying on them for critical tree felling.

 

Check the load ratings- from memory the large Spyrabases are rated to 400kg. Do you know accurately what it's going to take to pull a leaning tree over?

 

A pickup parked in 4WD has more anchoring force than a Spyrabse anchor. I know because I've tried it

[AHPP]

OK. I'll go with pickets. Thanks, folks.

[Goaty]

I've pulled a loaded DAF out of the mud with a picket line anchor and large Tirfor👍👍

 

I can pull a huge fat bird with just my looks:blushing: