rope for comealong/fiddleblock system

figuredwood · 18th November 2010, 07:01 AM

I need a new rope for my comealong system... I use the old petzl rescue double prusik minding pulleys (red and gold) for up to 13mm rope and 44kn (9900lbs). The system is put together as a 5:1 progress capturing.

I have been using Samson Arbormaster as it is strong and stays nice and round in the pulleys.

Has anyone used 1/2" (13mm) double braid rigging rope such as Stable Braid or Double Esterlon for such a system? I'm wondering if a lot of energy would be wasted with the rope flattening out in the pulleys. I was thinking it might be a good idea though because of its lower stretch....

Eric Frei · 18th November 2010, 08:31 AM

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18th November 2010, 07:01 AM	#1
figuredwood I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: BC Canada Posts: 1	rope for comealong/fiddleblock system I need a new rope for my comealong system... I use the old petzl rescue double prusik minding pulleys (red and gold) for up to 13mm rope and 44kn (9900lbs). The system is put together as a 5:1 progress capturing. I have been using Samson Arbormaster as it is strong and stays nice and round in the pulleys. Has anyone used 1/2" (13mm) double braid rigging rope such as Stable Braid or Double Esterlon for such a system? I'm wondering if a lot of energy would be wasted with the rope flattening out in the pulleys. I was thinking it might be a good idea though because of its lower stretch....

18th November 2010, 08:31 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: rope for comealong/fiddleblock system Advise on some basic tools of the trade hand puller Treemaster rope Rope Puller __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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