Need help selecting bull rope?

[City Slicker]

Bailey's has Samson bull rope in 5/8 and 3/4. Which is better for all around use? Do you guys prefer another brand?

 

[Grace Tree]

It depends what you're going to do with it. 100' of 3/4" stablebraid is 4 lbs. heavier than 100' of 5/8". Doesn't seem like much but if you're dragging it around up in a tree it can make a difference. We never use anything bigger than 5/8" but if you're forced to rig heavier loads you have to use the proper line. I'd rather rig lighter and work a little longer.
Just my preference,
Phil

 

[2dogs]

I recently bought a 200' hank of 9/16 Stable Braid. It has a tensile strength of 13,000 lbs and has done all it has asked to do. I would not mind owning a 300' piece of 5/8 for pulling big trees even though I would only use it a few times each year.

You need to give more information about what you will use your bull rope for if you want a more detailed answer.

 

[Garfield]

7/8 stable braid

I bought 150 foot hank of 7/8 Samson stable braid. I haven't gotten to use it yet. I would say I overdid it. This stuff is heavy. On the plus side is has a breaking strength of 30,000 lbs. I got it for $120 with shipping but again it's too big! I'll keep it though. Basically it will be good to hook on the winch to pull trees over. I tied a Bowline in it and could not even get it set. I suppose loaded it will work.

 

[brisawyer]

Where did you get the 7/8 for that price?

 

[Garfield]

ebay.

370059820304 ebay item number i paid 100 plus shipping. I wonder how to tell if it's actually Sampson?

 

[2dogs]

I have bought several short lengths of Samson SB from ebay. WesSpur is another good source for short lengths.

http://www.wesspur.com/Clearance/clearance-rope.html