D link with choked lifting strap as rigging point

[mistahbenn]

Why is this still being discussed??? LOL

[Johny Walker]

Why is this still being discussed??? LOL

 

coz folk are still posting :laugh1:

[Alinicoll]

Are we honestly suggesting that natural crotch rigging is bad practice? How is this in any way breaching any regulations?

Edited May 5, 2015 by Alinicoll

[Mick Dempsey]

Are we honestly suggesting that natural crotch rigging is bad practice? How is this in any way breaching any regulations?

 

Not me that's for sure, I use it a lot. I have used that blue lowering line for natural crotch work for years.

Even though it's retired for really big stuff it's held up well and is used regularly.

I think some people are obsessed with running stuff instead of holding it.

If there's no need to run it, i.e. it's not mega heavy or you want it to break through some lower stuff, just hold it, and lower slowly. Rope will last for years like that.

[daltontrees]

Are we honestly suggesting that natural crotch rigging is bad practice? How is this in any way breaching any regulations?

 

I was told once that it is not ideal because ther is no way of knowing or testing its strength. I'd use them if the crotch was subsequently getting chopped off but I don't like the damage ropes do to them with the heat of friction. What does rthe latest CS41 syllabus say?

[Mick Dempsey]

I was told once that it is not ideal because ther is no way of knowing or testing its strength. I'd use them if the crotch was subsequently getting chopped off but I don't like the damage ropes do to them with the heat of friction. What does rthe latest CS41 syllabus say?

 

Jules, I couldn't care less what the CS41 syllabus says (whatever that may be)

It's a quick, simple, safe and effective way of lowering.

I have pulleys, a friction device a topping strop and I use them all plus I'll buy the xrings when I get the chance, but for lowering a few branch ends etc over a target it's the best option.