I really like a static (non-stretch) rope that I purchased from REI. It's
available by the foot, so you can get whatever length you need, and big
enough to work with comfortably.
Here's a link: (or just search on "static rope" )
http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1041&prmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=4500702
Disclaimer: I've been a happy member for years. I can't claim to be unbiased.
73 & GL
Mike, WQ5C
At 08:13 PM 5/27/02, Herbert Sweet wrote:
>Our club (Poughkeepsie ARC) needs to replace its aging rope that is used
>for guying and pulling up
>towers. We put up three 40 ft Rohn towers, each with its own beam. The
>beams are 3 element 20
>meters, 3 element 15 meters, and 5 element 10 meters.
>
>Some time ago I calculated the maximum stress on the pull up rope,
>probably at about a 20 degree
>angle, as being in the neighborhood of 350 pounds. We use a battery
>powered windless to do the
>lifting.
>
>We have been looking at the black dacron that is supplied by several of
>the ham supplies companies.
>It comes in 3/16 770 lb breaking strength, 5/16 1250 lbs, and 7/17 2150
>lbs. Are any of these
>suitable? If not, what would you recommend?
>
>
>
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