ApexTreeService
ArboristSite Operative
Started out using rock climbing static kernmantle back in 2002 when I was new. The core provides the strength, while the cover provides the protection. Works perfect. You can beat on that rope all day, and the cover laughs at you. Mean while the core is untouched. Recently, been pulling over large trees with vehicles. This rope is too stretchy (nylon core). Started using stable braid. Awesome for pull lines. Problem is, it gets beat up FAST with bark contact. Even just sending a running bow line up over a limb to girth it off. Found a hank of Arbor-Plex 1/2" for $38 at surplus store, so put that in the kit. Just a few uses, 'furring' up, but also quit a bit of wear in my opinion for a few light uses.
Thinking of going old school 3 strand Samson 5/8" Tree Master 12,900lbs and 600' for $360 at my door! Samson says extremely durable, excellent abrasion resistance, economical, very strong, maximum wear life.
Can anyone talk me out of this or suggest a better product? Maybe it hockles, twists, too stretchy?
Main uses: Tag line, pulling over trees, natural crotch, works with blocks too. All around rope. I still have the Polydyne nylon core double braid for large dynamic.
Thinking of going old school 3 strand Samson 5/8" Tree Master 12,900lbs and 600' for $360 at my door! Samson says extremely durable, excellent abrasion resistance, economical, very strong, maximum wear life.
Can anyone talk me out of this or suggest a better product? Maybe it hockles, twists, too stretchy?
Main uses: Tag line, pulling over trees, natural crotch, works with blocks too. All around rope. I still have the Polydyne nylon core double braid for large dynamic.
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