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Old 27th February 2008, 03:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
jim1nz
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Default Re: Dynamic vs Static Cable Stytems, in the upper canopy

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Originally Posted by treeseer View Post
I think it's kinda simple--rigid to reinforce unions that are split or cracked (when you do not want movement), otherwise dynamic (when you do want movement).
Yea true, but if this is the case then why dont you install static systems lower in the tree? (1/3 up the canopy from the split) This allows movement in the canopy plus support of the weak union. I do realise this multiplys the forces on the cable though.
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