speed line technique

[Ekka]

Gicon I don't but these days it's pretty easy to get them converted.

Those video's are the best thing since sliced bread ... well worth it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I just made my own set.

 

[Ekka]

Would that be the Master Blaster video and dvd collection of how you too can be finished by lunch series?

GICON, well worth the money, over here it's $500, and you'll watch it over and over.

 

[Frans]

Would that be the Master Blaster video and dvd collection of how you too can be finished by lunch series?

Damm, I gotta get me some of that! Whats that 'ol suthurn boy want for that collection? I gotta old truck, think he'll swap me for it?
Frans

 

[MasterBlaster]

Ha.

 

[Jim1NZ]

Once you have the speedline sorted its choice. Its fun for the climber but im sure it just a good for the groundie, they dont have to drag brush up that steep hill to the chipper!

 

[rwilk]

The video series is great. I'm a "self taught" climber and have watched the videos many times. It will help. I think some of the old timers could watch it to see some new techniques. When I contract a more experienced climber to help out because of difficulty, I see that the may have been climbing for 20 years and never change techniques. Yes they are very proficient at what they do, just think if they practiced or learned new techniques that have efficiency built in. I got my videos from wespur, but sherrill sells also. As for the speed line. I used the technique in the Army to move personnel and equipment, but don't have the ground men able to help set it up.

Be safe
rwilk

 

[Big A]

Love speed-lining when ever possible,great time saver. Had a job the other day where speed-line would have been advantagious but no suitable anchor point within 100 yds. Did wonder fleetingly whether ground anchors would be any use, any ideas?

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Ground anchors are perfectly legit.

There is an Army training manual that is loaded with information about anchors. Picket systems seem to be the easiest to install. I'll bet you can find the link in the archives.

This is the name of the manual, it used to be available on the net:

US Army Rigging Manual FM 5-125

One time I strung a heavy line between two trees. In the middle I put a rigging loop for a floating anchor.

Never forget the physics of speedline anchors.

 

[Thor's Hammer]

how about the back of your chip truck?

 

[Big A]

how about the back of your chip truck?

Unfortunately we had no access to the worksite other than to walk in, chip truck had to be left roadside. usually can find a way around these situations, but not this time. Access to Army manuals in this country is difficult, (I think) But the ground anchors may be an idea from now on. Arse, missed a batch at the local auction recently!

 

[Thor's Hammer]

ground anchors are easy peasy to make out of square bar, a big piece of angle and a gas ax :angry2:

 

[Big A]

May be an idea, but if incorporating in a speedline wouldn't it have to CE approved under LOLER regs?

 

[Thor's Hammer]

Would it bollocks!! more beurocratick nonsense
Ever seen a ce stamp on any mod kit? dont forget those anchors are used for holding up Burmabridges made from 1" steel cables

 

[Big A]

Didnt know you could get bollocks through!! Cool!! not disputing the facts on using the ground anchors, just trying to suss out everything. I dont disagree about all these regs that are swamping and impeding us, I wouldn't trust MY welding though!!

 

[Thor's Hammer]

No welding needed - just broach drill your pin holes and shackle holes, heat the end and squeeze together. simple!
then take abc punch kit and carefully punch the letters C and E into the end - Bingo CE stamped :jester:

 

[Big A]

Gotcha!!

 

[jamie]

thor

Thor you the man. CE my arse.

jamie :evil

 

[Tom Dunlap]

An easy picket system can me made using a heavy chain and pounding stakes into the links. Keep the chain tight. Set the pickets at angles.