What makes a GOOD groundman?

[okietreedude1]

I think the groundie should expertly know more knots than 2. sure the bowline and clove hitch are good, but what about the running bowline and sheet bend? Also, w/ the clove hitch, make it both the end line and mid-line cloves.

I know some may think if a guy can tie a bowline they can tie the runner, but Ive seen too many times they cant or have a helluva time trying to get it. never know when they may need to tie one.

 

[MasterBlaster]

If I could just get em to learn those two knots, I would be a happy camper!!!

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9853&highlight=Bowline+Mindblock

 

[murphy4trees]

Groundman should be able to set up a simple 3:1 Z rig... that isn't rocket science... Timber hitch for a block and sling is pretty easy to learn as well...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Too detailed. The first sentence in 10 covers that.


Whut else?