slings with carabiners for about every thing that is sent down sometimes in multiples. Sometimes line is unhooked from these on lowering and comes back up instantly with previous sling set(s); then as line returns and i link next piece, the ground crew is getting done releasing previous load(s) from sling(s); this is fastest IMLHO.
The sling sets can also be used for redirecting lines, keeping lines seperate, increasing friction (by forcing line to trace around more branches to pull of carabiner), or decreasing friction etc. Sometimes i set a rig on the load side of the line and previous to cuttingt that speedline som light stuff down the control leg. Sometimes get load to ground and use it to direct line and keep it tight, then speedline down that etc. Handles for throwing, handles for remote sweating in of lines etc. Slings are great!
i carry a rescue pulley, everything must be at least dual purpose; the rescue pulley becomes also my throw bag; especially fro setting rigging line, and gettig it to work it's way to the ground.
At some point i made the decision to take these tools to the war upstairs; that i would get used to carrying them; and my decisisons on what i could do as maximum would not be weighted out against time to have stuff sent up. That opened up a world of flexibility and learning.
Now, i might take some of these things off to reduce weight in a special circumstance that is pretty 'puny' etc.; but after that they go back on the belt. The default is to go loaded well etc.
My redirect sling/ carabiner is a redirect, lanyard extension, false crotch for LifeLine use only; until sling is down graded to rigging with not much wear. Though Tom's query about the sense of not trusting flyweight to sling but 400# with some impact is okay makes sense; i still go this way. i think there is extra comfort and fortifying as almost holy, the keeping of best and new for most irreplaceable cargo situation; that instills that in other areas of practice by making that high mark and effort of safety in this area and following through on it, so that it naturally follows thru to other areas.
Orrrrrr something like that!
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