xtc 16 strand

kimtree · 22nd November 2007, 04:41 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

Eric Frei · 22nd November 2007, 05:37 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 · 22nd November 2007, 05:44 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?

Drouin Tree Service · 22nd November 2007, 09:48 PM

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..

Eric Frei · 22nd November 2007, 09:51 PM

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.

Drouin Tree Service · 22nd November 2007, 09:54 PM

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

newguy18 · 23rd November 2007, 05:23 AM

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

shaggs · 23rd November 2007, 09:04 AM

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 · 23rd November 2007, 10:18 AM

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

22nd November 2007, 04:41 PM	#1
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 124	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

22nd November 2007, 05:37 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd November 2007, 09:48 PM	#4
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	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.. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne Last edited by TrevMcRev; 3rd April 2010 at 12:29 AM.

22nd November 2007, 09:51 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd November 2007, 09:54 PM	#6
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	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! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

23rd November 2007, 05:23 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	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. old schooler

23rd November 2007, 09:04 AM	#8
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	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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