Types of Rigging Ropes Explained

Buy Pro Rope Here: https://alnk.to/3nhSqqm Tree Stuff has made me an Affiliate, so I get a small commission from them when you use this link to access their website before making a purchase. THANK YOU! there are 4 basic types of ropes we use in tree work rigging. Hollow braids, used for slings and dynamic cabling, Solid Braids: which are generally 3, 12 or 16 Stranded ropes without a load bearing core. 3 Strand ropes are a rugged durable but stretchy and twisty rope. it works well for certain natural crotch applications, is the oldest construction method, and can often be found for the lowest price per foot. 12 Strand and 16 strand are ropes that take many small twines twisted into either 12 or 16 primary load bearing strands, sometimes these contain a core which helps maintain the roundness of the rope or has an indicator color which helps identify damage more easily upon inspection. Still, the load bearing strands are all external which makes the inspection process easier. If you can feel or see damage to the outside then the rope is compromised if you cannot then it is generally safe (unless it has difficult to spot sun or chemical exposure). This type is usually not as stretchy as three strand but more stretchy than double braids, and tends to have much less twist to it when loaded, and is slightly more expensive than 3 strand, it runs fairly well through hardware, and still performs well with natural crotch rigging. Lastly there are double braid ropes which share the load between the core and the cover. These tend to be the smoothest through hardware, have the highest strength to weight/diameter and the most predicable stretch/twist properties. The following list is my favorite daily-use equipment for climbing and rigging. All these are excellent pieces of gear you won’t regret owning. If you use these links the money goes to support my channel! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬My Gear Picks▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬Climbing▬ Helmet: Pfanner Protos https://alnk.to/clXZOko (THE BEST!! If you can find them, the integrated glasses are great) Helmet Intercom: Cardo Packtalk Edge https://amzn.to/4a3XqA7 Saddle: Edelrid Treerex https://alnk.to/bitrVsa Gloves: Milwaukee ANSI A5 Cut resistant (these are among the more expensive gloves in this category, but they outlast every other brand I've used at least 2:1 so its worth it ) https://amzn.to/3Nd7ei3 Carbon Fiber Gecko Climbers (spikes): https://alnk.to/9xjS8CS ▬Saddle accessories▬ Favorite Carabiners: Bulletproof Triple (a big HMS Carabiner ) : https://amzn.to/3NxEqlL EDELRID HMS Strike (a small pear shape I like for my small hands) https://amzn.to/3p1Cc45 DMM Ultra O (Classic symmetrical oval great for hitch climbing systems) https://alnk.to/4MBpDyE Rock Exotica Transporter(my gear storage on saddle accessory! I've had one for years and its always been awesome) : https://alnk.to/eDRQzjD CMI Shembiner (simple and cheap, and nice to have an open hook sometimes) : https://alnk.to/dWcOE58 Petzl Zillon Lanyard : (my personal favorite lanyard ) https://alnk.to/btocUFB Rope Logic Steel Core Lanyard with adjuster: https://alnk.to/gVLHk21 Silky Zubat hand saw (love this size and the sharpness is awesome): https://alnk.to/gKQWleL My Climb Saw: Milwaukee M18 Top Handled Saw (If you most value durability and rugged value) https://alnk.to/flwSuJb Husqvarna 540lixp Mk2 (for pure performance and ergonomic excellence) https://arbsession.com/husqvarna-542ixp-43ga-325-bare-tool.html ▬Climb System▬ My Combo (I keep both devices on my harness at once. the Unicender for long Ascents and the Megawatt for descent and positioning). Unicender (phenomenal for ascent, annoying and fast wearing with descents): https://alnk.to/bEiXTNs Edelrid Megawatt (Versatile and precise for descent and positioning) https://amzn.to/3TX0cCa Petzl zigzag (Best for beginners) https://alnk.to/2Qx4QW0 Petzl Chicane (for SRT use) https://alnk.to/3yc6MkY Rope: EDELRID Woodpecker (my go-to rope for SRT and MRS ) https://alnk.to/dLi3FFW Foot Ascender: https://alnk.to/dLi3FHy Knee Ascender: https://alnk.to/4XwaCXS ▬Rigging Equipment▬ GRCS (Good Rigging Control System) (worth its weight in Gold) https://alnk.to/9xjS8eI Cmi Rope Jack: https://alnk.to/9xjS8bt Soft shackle: https://amzn.to/3jfCBaK Notch portawrap: https://alnk.to/7qkMmqA Throw weight: Notch 14 Oz:https://alnk.to/esX5B7F Throw Line: Tuefelberger Dynaglide: https://alnk.to/bitrWsx Ultra Slings ( rigging rings and Arborist Block/Pulley): https://alnk.to/90zBbSL Ring and Ring (my MOST used Rigging anchor) https://alnk.to/hsvYh3F Rigging 90% (5/8" good for most rigging uses just not the BIG stuff ) Notch Kraken: https://alnk.to/1N2wYyH Arborist Rigging Block: ISC 3/4 Blue (Great value): https://alnk.to/fwrDuf2 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Social▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Website http://stridertreegear.com Instagram http://instagram.com/tree_strider Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Strider-Tree-Service-105549320863072 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music Credits▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ https://www.streambeats.com/