xtc 16 strand

kimtree · 21st November 2007, 10:41 PM

what rope would you recommend for lowering useing natural crotch's,has to be 5/8 and not xtc 16 strand because my supplier says theres none in the country.currently i have double esterlon for lowering with blocks and pulleys

Ekka · 21st November 2007, 11:37 PM

A three strand would be the toughest for wear.... easy to splice too! Maybe splice an eye and have a decent biner or shackle for some moderate lowering etc.

Hunting around appear 16mm-18mm 3 strand breaking is around 3500kg to 5000kg depending on manufacturer.

kimtree · 21st November 2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

A three strand would be the toughest for wear.... easy to splice too! Maybe splice an eye and have a decent biner or shackle for some moderate lowering etc.

Hunting around appear 16mm-18mm 3 strand breaking is around 3500kg to 5000kg depending on manufacturer.

do you use 3 strand?

a_lopa · 22nd November 2007, 03:48 AM

I just brought a 1/2" xtc lowering line as light work rope,wanted 5/8 but none in stock in red...already have a green 5/8 lowering and didnt want them mixed up..

Cannings Outdoor Power Equipment Melbourne

Ekka · 22nd November 2007, 03:51 AM

I got some cheap 3 strand for natural crotch work, not rubbing my double braid out.

Hunt around, there's lots of places sell it, not as strong as double braid or as nice to tie knots so use slings or biners.

a_lopa · 22nd November 2007, 03:54 AM

Agreed ekka my other light line is 1/2" 3 strand new england and still going strong after 4-5 years!

newguy18 · 22nd November 2007, 11:23 AM

Forestry Suppliers, Inc. 800-647-5368. These guys sell bulk 3 strand nylon for a decent price.

shaggs · 22nd November 2007, 03:04 PM

Similar profile here. 3 strand as a crappier natural crotch or guideline. Double braid for blocks n lowering device.
3 strand can twist even with lowering device, though not as bad as through a figure 8.

kimtree · 22nd November 2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lopa

Agreed ekka my other light line is 1/2" 3 strand new england and still going strong after 4-5 years!

thanks guys sounds like new england 3 strand is the go then

21st November 2007, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 91	xtc 16 strand what rope would you recommend for lowering useing natural crotch's,has to be 5/8 and not xtc 16 strand because my supplier says theres none in the country.currently i have double esterlon for lowering with blocks and pulleys

21st November 2007, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: xtc 16 strand A three strand would be the toughest for wear.... easy to splice too! Maybe splice an eye and have a decent biner or shackle for some moderate lowering etc. Hunting around appear 16mm-18mm 3 strand breaking is around 3500kg to 5000kg depending on manufacturer. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd November 2007, 03:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Re: xtc 16 strand I just brought a 1/2" xtc lowering line as light work rope,wanted 5/8 but none in stock in red...already have a green 5/8 lowering and didnt want them mixed up.. Cannings Outdoor Power Equipment Melbourne __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

22nd November 2007, 03:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: xtc 16 strand I got some cheap 3 strand for natural crotch work, not rubbing my double braid out. Hunt around, there's lots of places sell it, not as strong as double braid or as nice to tie knots so use slings or biners. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd November 2007, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Re: xtc 16 strand Agreed ekka my other light line is 1/2" 3 strand new england and still going strong after 4-5 years! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

22nd November 2007, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: xtc 16 strand Forestry Suppliers, Inc. 800-647-5368. These guys sell bulk 3 strand nylon for a decent price. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

22nd November 2007, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: xtc 16 strand Similar profile here. 3 strand as a crappier natural crotch or guideline. Double braid for blocks n lowering device. 3 strand can twist even with lowering device, though not as bad as through a figure 8.

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