Joe Newton
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Gotcha. Worst case force multiplication factor is 11x the load. That's in the case of Rigging Point Below or "Negative rigging"
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https://youtu.be/CH1YwShhx0I?si=eYJ-urx8Qdfxai1J Watch at your own risk, old timer. Don't want you suffering an aneurysm this close to retirement.
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I love that it Mick's opinion, negative rigging with a pulley block and fixed bollard constitutes 10/10 complex rigging 🤣
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You're such a pikey.
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Gotcha. In my experience whoopies are a faff to set the porty up snugly on the tree as they're almost impossible to adjust tighter when they're on the base of the tree. You've really got to set the length, offer it up and if it's too tight/loose, take it off, adjust and try again. Ultra slings are no better as there's no fine adjustment, you just get to use the pocket that fits best. I don't think you can get better than a cow hitch for quickly tying a porty on snugly. Other hitches are available but i don't feel like a timber hitch gets as much slack out.
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Floating bollards will always have a bit of slop in them. There's no way anyone can pretension a board against a lump of heavy being negative rigged. Doesn't matter is it's Captain America or a malnourished anarchist such as yourself. Only way to circumnavigate the fact is with a fixed board. Just the opinion of an equally sexually frustrated fellow arb.
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Your ariel rescue turns up with no climbing kit
Joe Newton replied to thebeardeddove's topic in Picture Forum
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Bar Recommendation after totalling my Tsumura
Joe Newton replied to Whoppa Choppa's topic in Chainsaws
I've got a GB bar on my 500 currently. Seems tough enough but heavier than the stihl lightweight so it does affect balance. I'll be going back to the stihl one. No bar is immune to bending if abused. -
On the context of the LOLER scenario in the pics it was fine. In reality it depends on how the pinto is attached to the tree, but as long as there's a bit of slack between the rigging point and the pinto, it self orientates itself under load. It's worth noting that whilst the beckett of the pinto is rated, it wasn't specifically designed to be configured in that manner. Make of that what you will.
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Don't presume to lecture me on the laws of physics. My great great grandaddy discovered Gravity. I won't take advice from someone who sounds like they could start a T. Rex tribute band.
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There's the option for incorporating it into a span rig system which would mean you could lower a good amount more without the need for any additional friction. For example let's say the beckett trick means you can lower 2 times what you normally could without additional friction, in a span rig configuration you'd be looking at 4 times your weight.
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No I haven't. Reckon you could possibly end up with too much friction though. Give it a try. Just another useful tool in the bag.
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I can't be arsed tonight. Basically thread the rope through the beckett of the pinto and over the pulley and back down. Very similar principle to the rig n wrench. In essence your groundy can lower stuff that would otherwise need a wrap to a wrap and a half on the bollard.
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It's that WLL or MBS? I can see orientation as a possible issue. Aside from that i suppose there's nothing to prevent you. The WLL of 250kg kept in mind. Just consider that it doesn't take much before 100kg becomes the equivalent of over 250kg with a bit of momentum. IMO there are better tools for the task.
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Yeah man I get that. My point was you set the friction from the rigging point, but then if you need to go significantly heavier/ lighter you'd have to reascend to the rigging point to make adjustments. Totally understand your point about being safer for compromised trees. I prefer to use natural friction with a cheap db rigging line.
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What context of use are you talking about for the ID?
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No, they shouldn't. If you're not familiar with a product then get familiar. Manufacturer manuals are widely available online. I'm not saying it doesn't happen though.
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My biggest issue with the safebloc is that you'll need to be rigging consistent weights for it to work properly. If you've set the friction up top and then you need to rig a lighter piece you'll struggle to let the rope run, unless you had back up to the rigging point to make adjustments. Correct me if I'm wrong. Regarding the downrigger. You can achieve similar results with a standard PINTO RIG, using the beckett of the pulley.
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It's the same principle for 5th wheel trailers i think
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Kind of. No trailer, road tow. Plated weight is just over 3.5t, but 150kg is on the towbar. Completely legal, officer
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Ruby Ridge?
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Here you go Alex, I imagine this will both raise your blood pressure/ make your evening. IMO the bloke handled it perfectly. The TV licence inspector had the nerve to read him his rights ffs 🤣
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Anythings possible, but I'm not fully retarded. The police were sympathetic enough, the tv licence wankers were officious enough, the man with phone camera was indignant to the point of sounding like a bit of a weapon himself. Didn't seem fake. Shouldn't be hard to find.
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True, they don't. I did see a recent video of the police accompanying the TV license wankers executing a high court writ for entry and inspection, however...
