If you are going to natural crotch rig get a tough rope, like 3 strand bull rope.
A nice double braid will get streaked and melted running through crotches, also remember the breaking strength of the rope has to be way more than the weight you cut.
In the USA your safe working limit is 10% of the ropes breaking strength. So a 10,000lb rope is good for 1000lb max loads.
I do a variety of natural crotch and blocks, depends on the tree, but I do prefer blocks and a lowering device strapped to the tree. |