Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
-303b2pj-3-inch-aluminum-side-opening-hand-line-block Rock Exotica though does have pulleys you can just stick in your pocket. From: AF On Behalf Of Mark Radabaugh Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 9:33 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? So

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Mark Radabaugh
So many good ones out there right now. These are some of the favorites: https://www.rockexotica.com/product/pulleys Yes, it’s rock climbing gear but it’s appropriately rated, meets applicable standards, and is really good stuff. Mark > On Apr 9,

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Jay Weekley
Does anyone have recommendations for a light weight pulley? Mark Radabaugh wrote: I would actually go lower diameter at 3/8”Unless you are pulling up the tower itself 5000’ is plenty strong and considerably lighter than the 1/2” or the 5/8”. The one you linked to is a good rope. I think

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-07 Thread Tushar Patel
Thanks, Ken. Good information. Tushar From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Ken Hohhof Sent: Monday, April 06, 2020 9:26 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? 3/8 kernmantle. We do have some throw bags

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-07 Thread Bill Prince
April 6, 2020 11:08 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?   My last order was from an arborist supply. Cannot remember or find th

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-07 Thread Ken Hohhof
etzl may come from overseas, but rope is still something we know how to do. Seafaring and rock climbing traditions I guess. From: AF On Behalf Of Jason Wilson Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:08 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? My la

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Jason Wilson
gt; salt. > > > > > > *From:* AF *On Behalf Of *Tushar Patel > *Sent:* Monday, April 6, 2020 8:39 PM > *To:* 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? > > > > Good suggestion Mark, > > > > Thank y

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Chuck McCown
is the sweet spot. > > I have now told you more than I know about ropes, so take with a grain of > salt. > > > From: AF On Behalf Of Tushar Patel > Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 8:39 PM > To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Ken Hohhof
have now told you more than I know about ropes, so take with a grain of salt. From: AF On Behalf Of Tushar Patel Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 8:39 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? Good suggestion Mark, Thank you.

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Tushar Patel
Good suggestion Mark, Thank you. Tushar From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Mark Radabaugh Sent: Monday, April 06, 2020 7:51 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions? I would actually go lower diameter at 3/8

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Mark Radabaugh
I would actually go lower diameter at 3/8”Unless you are pulling up the tower itself 5000’ is plenty strong and considerably lighter than the 1/2” or the 5/8”. The one you linked to is a good rope. I think we have the 3/8” as our main haul line. We have heavier 1/2" and 5/8” ropes for

[AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-06 Thread Tushar Patel
I am in the market to buy 1200 ft long double braid rope for pulling a load up the tower using capstan etc. Any suggestions on the brand and the size (1/2 or 5/8)? Following? https://www.gmesupply.com/lift