D link with choked lifting strap as rigging point

[mistahbenn]

Sometimes I use an elastic band as a sling. Oh, and sticky back plastic to pull trees over

[Mick Dempsey]

I can't see a problem for light to medium rigging. I've used an old cambium saver with a Krab before.

[jaime bray]

Sometimes I use an elastic band as a sling. Oh, and sticky back plastic to pull trees over

 

No need to be sarcastic.... Although have you seen ariel have entered into arb equipment? New rigging line. Aka washing lines...��

 

But as some have mentioned, arboriculture has not always been shiny shiny equipment. Used with in limits it may not break the first time, or the second, however under puwer, in the event of an investigation should an accident occur the use of equipment that may not be intended for its use at time of accident/failure may not help your case to hse, Or, it will give your insurance company a lovely get out of jail free card.

 

Always best to but right equipment for a job when in business I've thought.

Edited May 2, 2015 by jaime bray

[TKO]

Sometimes I use an elastic band as a sling. Oh, and sticky back plastic to pull trees over

 

:lol:

 

In all seriousness though. As Mr bray pointed out, you'll be up the creek should your equipment fail during use.

 

Although the gear may be able to take the strain the legislation is pretty clear on what we should be using as professionals.

 

I would rather pay the extra and have piece of mind regarding insurance.

[Johny Walker]

ISC RP051 Small Cast Rigging Pulley - Arborist - Lowering Pulley | eBay

 

 

as a guide price shop about you will find cheaper:biggrin:

[bumble B]

Slings and carabiners are sold for the purpose of lifting and lowering. The only grey area is the shackle that is used in many configurations especially sailing but I don't see that as a problem so long as the MBS is high enough. The only issue I can think of is heat generation in the steel on very heavy pieces acting as a hot knife.

[dicky mint]

Slings and carabiners are sold for the purpose of lifting and lowering. The only grey area is the shackle that is used in many configurations especially sailing but I don't see that as a problem so long as the MBS is high enough. The only issue I can think of is heat generation in the steel on very heavy pieces acting as a hot knife.

 

 

Nice one bumble, doubt I'll ever drop anything over a ton on a 6 ton shackle so it's a no brainier really. Bit sorry I even asked! The heat build up would be something to avoid, thanks bumble. Surely loads of people on here have dropped a ton on a steel krab. I've seen it

[dicky mint]

I can't see a problem for light to medium rigging. I've used an old cambium saver with a Krab before.

 

 

Thanks Mick, that was what I was looking for

[dicky mint]

As long as you understand the forces and don`t overload the kit I don`t see a problem with that. People used to use topping strops, the bend ratio is less than ideal.

 

I`ve used that setup in the past. Just make sure the D shackle doesn`t come undone.

 

Having said that for the price of a pulley that will last for years....

 

 

Not sure what a topping strop is but bend ratios is something to know about. Nice one

[Mesterh]

Its a bad idea.

 

The shackle can easily take the weight but it will fck your rope and although the shackle wont fail the rope probably will.

 

I am speaking from experience about the above, buy a pulley or something designed to do the job in hand.