size of rope works best with grcs

[Rickytree]

i haven't had the grcs long and was wondering what would be the best size to use. when i used the grcs to get me up in the tree i was using arbormaster rope and it seemed like it was spinned or not grabbing on the winch. I thought that it could be that i never had it around the winch properly or that the rope was very slick being so new. since then i have watched the video again and now i know how to wrap the rope. if anyone has some feed back it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rbtree]

For lifting, it is best to fill the capstan with wraps, then install the line in the self tailer. Sounds like you figured this out.

For heavy lowering, 5/8th rope is the largest that works well. 3 wraps with 3/4 inch line is all that will fit on the capstan, which isn't enough to be able to control a section that weighs a lot, as in over 1000 pounds. For heavy lowering, you need to use the fixed bollard..or better, a Hobbs.

 

[Grace Tree]

For heavy lowering, you need to use the fixed bollard..or better, a Hobbs.

I agree. We did a 75 ft. maple that was 4 ft. from the corner of the house. We brushed it out Friday evening with the GRCS but we went to the Hobbs for the big stuff on Saturday morning.
Phil

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I lkie a 1/2 inch double braid for most every day work.

You want at least 5 wraps, what i doo us take 4 turns, reaf some tension in, add another one or two truns then over the thimble and through the jaws.