Rigging question

[kajudude]

loopie sling is the way to go they make many different sizes ive got three and some isc arborist blcks and some stainless pullys you need to get you some gear you will save time and money .using ropes on natural rigging shortens the life of the rope drammaticallty you will be money ahead to buy you a pully or blck just on the amount of wear and tear it will save you on ropes.iuse 1/2 arboplex for my riggin line for small to medium weight.stable braid for the big stuff.:greenchainsaw:

 

[lone wolf]

I noticed the prices are way up from when I bought the block some years ago.

 

[lone wolf]

loopie sling is the way to go they make many different sizes ive got three and some isc arborist blcks and some stainless pullys you need to get you some gear you will save time and money .using ropes on natural rigging shortens the life of the rope drammaticallty you will be money ahead to buy you a pully or blck just on the amount of wear and tear it will save you on ropes.iuse 1/2 arboplex for my riggin line for small to medium weight.stable braid for the big stuff.:greenchainsaw:

I noticed topping pitch pines ruins a rope in one shot if you dont use a block.

 

[Tree Pig]

Wesspur has a 3/4 block they are selling from CMI with Wesspur name on it for $89 looks like a pretty decent deal.

$89.00
New 3/4” capacity arborist block from CMI. This block can handle 3/4” ropes, and while it has a slightly lower strength than some of the other 3/4” blocks, it has a great price tag and rugged steel design that will make sure this block sees plenty of use. Steel body, swinging side plates, and upper sheave does not come free of the body, ensuring you won't spend time looking for it at the bottom of the tree. Etched with WesSpur logo.
WLL 2,800 lb. Breaking Strength 28,000 lb.

 

[Mass tree guy]

Tenex on a winch is the balls...alas watch where you cut with the saw..

 

[lone wolf]

Tenex on a winch is the balls...alas watch where you cut with the saw..

yes i keep thinking the help will cut it.whats your setup how many feet and what diam?you use tenex on a winch I thought onlly amsteel was good?

 

[lone wolf]

Tenex on a winch is the balls...alas watch where you cut with the saw..

hey did you ever get the ms 200t running ?

 

[sgreanbeans]

I use 3/4 stable(200ft), 3/4 CMI Stainless Block (WLL, 5000), whoopie(big one), portawrap. I also use the tuflex eye to eye sling, this thing is great for falsies, and chokin out some bigger stuff. I have a few of these, great investment. I have the loopies as well, great tool, just like the tuflex ones better(quicker and stronger) I do alot of heavy rigging. Remember, each time you dump something big onto a line, it weakens, even if you stay under WLL, your rope will eventually fail, Using all the toys will make everything last a lot longer, and learning how to "let em run" threw the wrap is also important, try and stay away from the sudden stop (dynamic loading) and you will get to play with you toys a lot longer. I polish my Stainless Blocks every night! day so prettay. You probably already know this, but I thought I would throw this in, just in case!:wave:

 

[lone wolf]

I use a 3/8's amsteel loopie sling and isc spring lock 3/4 block up in the tree for false crotches...and on the ground use a whoopie sling for the porty.....
If you go to sherrills website you can see they have pruduct movies of how to use there stuff.....

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Adjustable-slings/std_whoslg_ams_15

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Adjustable-slings/std_looslg_6

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Blocks/24-Ton-Al-Block-Yel

3/8 huh this little wonder is strong enough to trust?what about buying say 15 feet and having an eye spliced to save some money?