Using multiple rigging points

This is a demonstation of how using multiple rigging points changes foces and load. If understood well, you can work with the stucture of a tree that has multiple stems to create a really strong rigging system.
This method has a time and place and should only be used if you have an understanding of how each stem or branch will be loaded, and where the stem would be strongest and weakest.
#rigging #Arborist #TreeWork

[@jumbo1069]

Great demonstration again sir. I started in the tree removal/care industry 3 years ago now and I watched your videos to educate myself in my off time. We use this type of rigging system on my crew on a daily basis. Thank you.

[@timdelph9048]

I've been using this kind of system to wreck out Siberian Elms. They're hard to get a good high solid rigging point, and if you do have one, guaranteed it isn't where you need it. With the flex of the stems pulling together when they get loaded you get a lot less shock load. Feels kinda funny if you redirect your SRT system on the same stems. Great explanation, and I'm glad my hillbilly brain came to the same conclusions.

[@ClimbingArborist]

Maybe not pulling the stems together as much as directing the force down into the angle of the stems. But sure makes a big difference when there is no real great central rigging point.

[@timdelph9048]

@@ClimbingArborist I think in the times I've used it, the angles we such when unloaded the slings didn't quite match the stems, but once loaded, they pulled in toward one another a few degrees and then settled where they were vectored straight down the stem. So there was just a little progressive shock load damping. Great job explaining and demonstrating in the video, perfect to use a small tree like that where it fully shows the results of the forces in a quick and easy way. I think something you showed, but didn't quite spell out was how the location of your portawrap affects the vectoring of the force on your first anchor point. (the one on the right in the video) Wait, or does it? Of course, opening that angle up would increase the forces on the anchor point, but does it change the vector of the force?

[@treeworksch6959]

This bonsai-rigging series is educative on a quite high level, I'm really enjoying it. May the force be with you (and never against).

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@matiascamprubi-soms7719]

I'm always stoked when someone reminds me of something that I had learned a long time ago, but forgot for not having used the information. I have some projects upcoming where this technique will come in handy. Thanks Dan! Cool seeing you on Wesspur's homepage lately 😎

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent job Dan. You jumped right in with a serious topic that most people think they know well. I applaud you again for making these videos, the editing is not easy either. Thank you, Jim H.

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@przemysawjanusz2247]

Love those examples. Such an reaction on small branch easier to understand what happens with big load on big tree

[@mrcharlesrock1]

Really enjoying the rigging videos you've been doing. Please keep making more ! Thank you for taking the time to educate the community

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@plmengineer9238]

clear and informative. " play around in little trees like this small maple to understand how a live tree reacts to the rigging forces " .. safe testing to understand and help keep the stress of trees to a minimum and to keep the arborist as safe as is possible .. great teaching, thanks

[@ChrisVc94]

Great demonstration, I also love using multiple rigging points even in small trees as it keeps the rigger out of the dropzone and keeps ropes seperated leading to less tangles and a more efficient job

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@christopherallendunk]

I used this today on a birch that had one half leaning over a house. I tied a vector from the base though the stem to 2 other load points as high & centrally located as possible. Dispersed the load throughout the system. It turned out text book good. I liked it a lot. Good video man. Thx

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@nickmonico36]

try using the word "resultant". Thats the imaginary bisecting line between the 2 ropes in an angle. It's basically the sling but sometimes we dont have a long enough sling to show you a good resultant. Great demonstration.

[@patrickeaton8575]

Nice!! Physics in a real life scenario. Appreciate these video's Dan.

[@ClimbingArborist]

Thanks

[@davidvanleeuwen3274]

Well done! and well said. For reducing bending, I have been using IRATA (double anchor) for a decade in trees. Is very comfortable in a weak tree

[@danliu3764]

Thanks for the information, appreciate it. Another tool in the box is ratchet tie down, use that to tie the two branches on a fork therefore reinforce the fork, when there is no other tying points to set up a multi anchor rigging system

[@jessel8833]

Fantastic video brother. Thank you. Good to show my guys

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@ravenx447]

Master of your Art Dan, gonna get my ropes out and play around a bit 👊🏼

[@DavidBoschGR]

Very helpful Dan. I'll be using these concepts on an upcoming removal that is going to require a fair amount of rigging

[@ClimbingArborist]

Make sure you do a test run to ensure loading into the stem, not sideways

[@aarondevos1643]

I think the key word here is "compression". We want to redirect the forces so that the wood is compressed as much as possible. Try breaking a straight twig by compressing it, good luck. But the instant a force is applied to the side of this same twig, it breaks.

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@carlosyamashita562]

Very good comments! Congrats!

[@2-4outdooradventure53]

Thank God you had your hardhat for this dangerous video! lol. Outstanding video explanation of multiple rigging points!

[@ClimbingArborist]

🤣🤣 it’s all about portraying the professional image

[@christopherderycke3603]

some great advice here

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@matthewpolo227]

GOOD JOB DAN APPRECIATE IT !

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@savage22bolt32]

I like the idea if practicing on a small scale with kettle bells. Worst that could happen is a banged up toenail!

[@ClimbingArborist]

Exactly why you would want to practice these types of setups on a small tree before ever trying it on the job site. It gives you clear indication of forces applied to the tree.

[@dankotos61]

Yeah that's true and you're also using the end weight of the limbs to help counteract the weight you're lifting

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@u_watch9497]

oh hey, could you do a video on climbing small bushes? thanks!

[@dankotos61]

That's why I like spend rigging too

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@Hollholle]

Nice one man. 💪

[@ClimbingArborist]

Thanks

[@scratchandwinner]

How is the Lyme?... I'm going through it now. Did you fully recover to 100% and if so how long did it take. Thanks for your time

[@ClimbingArborist]

I doing pretty good bro, back to living a good life and doing all the things I enjoy as I did before. There are a few lasting issues that may never go away so don’t think I’ll ever be 100%, but I’m a good 90% of who I was prior

[@scratchandwinner]

@@ClimbingArborist how long did it take to get to 90%, if you don't mind me asking.

[@akimdrev]

On a 5.30 picture shown carbines that produce friction (50% on a left side)...

[@ClimbingArborist]

90 degree angle shows 141%. Carabiners and rings add friction and reduce force a little.

[@akimdrev]

@@ClimbingArborist even best pulley efficiency 95 %

[@tuanas458]

What can I use besides another Xring as a rigging point since they are so expensive?

[@jackberdine]

A steel carabiner

[@savage22bolt32]

You used the word "Xring", now some porn site is posting here. I hit report, if it's still showing, everyone should report it.

[@tuanas458]

@@savage22bolt32 lol oops

[@savage22bolt32]

@@tuanas458 they have disappeared

[@lonesniper939]

cant use that gear now lol

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@lonesniper939]

@@ClimbingArborist well ya cant climb off gear youve rigged with 😅

[@sparkybigtime1353]

I'm just here because stronger is misspelled in the thumbnail.

[@vroomcar6328]

Thank you my rigging is STONGER now

[@ClimbingArborist]

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[@nicolaslemieux9217]

but my question is, why do you present the multiple rigging concept using the right single anchor as loaded, and then you do the redirect putting the weight on the left?