Try and make one - you'll understand. It needs to have fasteners that can
easilly release the fixture, yet secure as to not kill someone. It has to have
a hinge. It requires tubing and a locking mechanism to hold the pole itself.
And all parts must be welded. Did I mention liability?
-John, N9RF
----- Original Message -----
From: Drax Felton
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 12:41 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Why are gin poles so expensive?
Why are gin poles for assembling for example, Rohn 25, so expensive?
The Rohn one is over a thousand dollars and even the kits are $250 and don't
include the tube.
Isn't it just a pulley, rope, pipe, and some clamps?
Do I need to know anything important if I fashion my own from hardware store
materials?
-Drax
KB3X
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