[TowerTalk] Why are gin poles so expensive?

[John]

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 at 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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