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21. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 23:49:47 -0400; Yep, once you start using a good braided line, you never reach for a twisted rope again. Braided rope is well behaved, twisted rope has a way of making the simplist jobs agravating. Braided IS a litt; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00468.html (9,152 bytes)
22. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: patrickl@wco.com (Patrick Lynd); Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 01:47:58 -0700; I've read all the recommendations for Gin Pole rope. I'd like to give you some ideas on the subject and you can take it for what you think it is worth. First it's important to know why I'm even makin; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00472.html (9,634 bytes)
23. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: patrickl@wco.com (Patrick Lynd); Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 10:19:28 -0700; Dave: The bowline has served very well over the years but like anything else it can be improved on. Believe it or not bowlines can slip. It is also sort of hard to tie for the beginner and can be a r; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00483.html (8,884 bytes)
24. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan); Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 09:40:24 -0600 (MDT); I have received a few inquiries about sources for the Dacron "Stable Braid" rope I recommended in my note on tower rigging. The original manufacturer, Sampson, has been bought out by American Rope co; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00508.html (8,582 bytes)
25. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com); Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 19:10:20 -0400 (EDT); Correcto mundo and I agree completely. The ONLY problem that I have with a figure 8 knot when used for tower/antenna construction is that it is a physically bigger knot than the bowline. Everyone who; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00532.html (8,641 bytes)
26. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:13:52 -0400; I am just about to start putting up my Rohn 45 tower. What rope do people normally use with a gin pole. I like the look of this 3/8 inch nylon rope. Is this a good choice? http://www.onlineropestore.; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00459.html (10,053 bytes)
27. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Dan Schaaf" <dan-schaaf@att.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:23:37 -0400; Mark Nylon stretches. Go to West Marine and buy 3/8 line used for sails on sailboats. It has minimal stretch. Dan Schaaf K3ZXL "In the Beginning there was Spark Gap" www.k3zxl.com -- Original Message; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00460.html (10,885 bytes)
28. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Bob AD5VJ" <ad5vj@ad5vj.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:41:36 -0500; The previous poster is correct definetly get something that will not stretch. My personal experience is that 3/4 inch rope makes the pulling a lot easier. I have used smaller diameter, but it seems t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00461.html (12,557 bytes)
29. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:44:44 -0400; Isn't stretch a good thing here.....the stuff that doesn't stretch is this stuff..is this better http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_23&products_id=367 Mark _____; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00462.html (11,787 bytes)
30. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:48:40 -0400; I see that tree guys use large diameter rope. It is easier on the hands and stays straight and doesn't tangle easily. Maybe this is a better choice then http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00463.html (13,923 bytes)
31. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Glenn Thorne" <gathorne@traer.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:55:41 -0500; Another idea is Rhino Flex - http://shop.hilineco.com/index.php/cPath/453_455 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list To; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00464.html (15,005 bytes)
32. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:19:55 -0400; Having been raised on a farm, farmed for some years, then worked in industry for 26 and then going to college to get a degree so I could get a real job that took a lot less physical effort... For me,; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00466.html (17,325 bytes)
33. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:31:22 -0500; I really like Dacron (polyester) rope best. It does not stretch much at all which is a good thing when positioning something heavy. Having used both 1/2" and 5/8", 9/16" is the size I like the best f; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00467.html (13,113 bytes)
34. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: "Rich Hallman - N7TR" <rich@n7tr.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:00:42 -0700; Agree....used Rhino-Flex 600 ft here for many years and works great! A bit spendy..but will last you half a lifetime if taken care of... Rich N7TR Another idea is Rhino Flex - http://shop.hilineco.co; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00469.html (16,008 bytes)
35. Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1): Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:18:58 -0700; I use a low stretch braided dacron that is made by New England ropes in a 7/16" size, which I find is the smallest line that has good hand, can be tied easily, and fits the rohn gin pole fittings. We; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00471.html (10,827 bytes)

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