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Switched to static rigging and it changed our removal game

Saw a trend online about using static ropes for tricky cuts. Tried it last month on a big elm near a fence. The rope didn't bounce like dynamic systems do. Made the whole drop way more controlled and safe.
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stella121
stella1217d ago
Seriously? Static lines sound way riskier for big drops. That lack of stretch means way more shock load if something goes wrong mid-cut. Feels like you're trading control for a much bigger snap-back danger.
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tessaperry
Like choosing control over safety in so many things.
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adams22
adams227d ago
Stella121 has a point about shock load, but proper gear handles it fine.
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