Knot strength tests

MTS247 · 6th September 2009, 01:29 PM

stirmantrees · 6th September 2009, 05:39 PM

so the bowline snapped at 60% interesting. should we then use this percentage for our rigging safety percentages?

Eric Frei · 6th September 2009, 05:47 PM

Thanks but is a repeat.

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6th September 2009, 01:29 PM	#1
MTS247 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 218	Knot strength tests Knot Break Strength vs. Rope Break Strength __________________ "Just cause i don't use it, don't make it wrong!"

6th September 2009, 05:39 PM	#2
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: Knot strength tests so the bowline snapped at 60% interesting. should we then use this percentage for our rigging safety percentages?

6th September 2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Knot strength tests Thanks but is a repeat. Ropes, knots and rigging references __________________ 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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