Lowering rope question.

[TonyG]

does anyone have an issue with using a climbing rope as a lowering rope, dedicated for that purpose only. Weights below 1000#, Yale Blaze for example.

Tony

 

[Sunrise Guy]

I have no issue with it, whatsoever, as long as the rope is marked/colored in such a way that nobody ever confuses it with your climbing lines.

 

[treeclimber101]

Nope as a matter of fact that's where all our old climbing lines go .

 

[cftc09]

does anyone have an issue with using a climbing rope as a lowering rope, dedicated for that purpose only. Weights below 1000#, Yale Blaze for example.

Tony

I wouldnt use them. They just aint as strong as a rigging rope, and they really aint any cheaper.

Yale Bull Rigger 16mm Rope : SherrillTree Tree Care Equipment This is what I'd buy if I were you.

 

[imagineero]

1000# is too much for half inch rope if any sort of dynamic forces are seen.

Shaun

 

[TonyG]

Shaun,

I have 5/8 for blocking down, or heavy limbs. Your right, I wouldn't want to shock load 1/2 with 1k. I'm looking at say 30' branch limbs 5-6 inchs at the crotch type thing. Just wanted some feedback.

 

[TonyG]

cft, this is what I have and reordered, should cover most applications.


Stable Braid 5/8”

 

[cftc09]

cft, this is what I have and reordered, should cover most applications.


Stable Braid 5/8”

I didnt think bout that. I just order sherrill tree, but that looks just as good.

 

[arborealbuffoon]

I say go for it. I've lowered a whole lotta woody plant parts on retired half inch arbor plex. Just use common sense when it comes to loading.

 

[imagineero]

Take a look at post #9 in this thread

http://www.arboristsite.com/arborist-101/212035.htm

400# is a good limit for branches on 1/2", and 200# for logs

 

[Ethan51]

Yale Bull Rigger 16mm Rope : SherrillTree Tree Care Equipment is exactly what I use on a daily basis. It does a great job