Tree rigging zip line

Dan talks Conor through a simple but very useful rigging technique to avoid the branch or log coming across the front of him and pinning against his lanyard, harness or his person. This technique is all about looking at how the branch will fall once you have made the cut, and how to manipulate the rigging line to get the piece to fall the way you want it to go.

In this video we explain from start to finish how to put together and execute a well organized, controlled slide line setup. The slide line system doesn't come in to use that often but in the right situation it can save a lot of leg work and man power.

The slide line system can also be adapted to create a horizontal slide line for specific situations, with the use of a few extra components. Filming credit: Joel Spooner - joelspooner. Description: The rigging block is set high in the tree at a point above a designated drop zone. The webbing strap or rope is then attached as far out near the tip of the branch as possible. This can be done for a few reasons, it can help to swing the limb round laterally while still hinged at the butt end to avoid objects below.

Another reason is to rig a more upright section to the ground butt end first. Sections can also be raised while still hinged using this method. Dan from ClimbingArborist gives a great tip on how to piece down a stem and avoid doing damage to a lawn, patio, driveway etc This is just another trick to have up those long arborist sleeves for when that certain job comes along that makes this the best and most efficient method possible. I have been witness only once to the failure of rigging equipment when a colleague was removing a large London Plane tree about 8 years ago.

London Plane is very dense and heavy wood. The tree had been pollarded multiple times over the years at the same point. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Permanent Zip Line Anchor. Thread starter lumberjackson Start date Sep 2, Location Utah. Thats not even including the additional lbs while riding it. Thanks WolframAlpha. I have a friend who is a rigger at the Port of Portland and he said use a cable sling.

What do you guys think? What about a bolt coming out of the tree perpendicular to the run? Tom Dunlap Here from the beginning Administrator. Location Retired in Minneapolis. Another zipline question Two different issues to consider. You're stepping out of arborculture and into another realm.

What is agreed upon and proper for tree support might not be what is agreed upon when building a zipline This is the organization that sets the standards for ropes courses, etc.

I helped a 'Team building' company put a ropes course together. The trees were approx. Two different issues to consider. You're stepping out of arborculture and into another realm.

What is agreed upon and proper for tree support might not be what is agreed upon when building a zipline This is the organization that sets the standards for ropes courses, etc.

I helped a 'Team building' company put a ropes course together. The trees were approx. Colin Administrator Administrator. We build courses in trees for a living. I am also a certified arborist, which is my full time job. The challenge course job is part time. There are many, many factors that go in to the decision of hardware for installing lines in trees. First and foremost, you need to go to a supplier that "proof tests" their bolts, not Lowe's or Home Depot.

PM me if you need additional info. Thanks for chiming in Donny! No worries. I wish more ACCT vendors would utilize certified arborists before they start putting bolts in trees. I was aware that proper tree support does not always meet building reqs.

I know there are alot of smart people on the buzz who care about trees and more importantly about safety, and thought I might as well see if I could get some ideas from them. Donny- PM Sent. Thanks for offering. I would look hard at slings if they can be setup properly. This kit provides a good selection of gear for setting up a Vertical slide line kit and keeping your rounds in the target zone.

The Crosby shackle attaches at the bases of the tree with the dead eye sling to anchor the Pro-Master rope and form the base of the VSL. Rounds can then be sent down the line attached to the VSL slings and kept from leaving the drop zone. Rated: Excellent Review by: L Martinez. Slings are very heavy duty a do the job.

Perfect for VSL operations.