[TowerTalk] Gin poles

[Danny Pease]

	I have used homemade gin poles for more years than I can remember
and the last one might have cost $50.00 for material. It is a very simple
design and it can be moved and relocated in a matter of minutes but it is
limited in what it will do safely and if you intend to use it more than a
couple of times, it is worth money to purchase a good commercial one.

	I am sure the high price of the commercial ones is largely to cover
the liabilities if they are sued over one.

	Remember, a gin pole is as important as a safety belt, you usually
get what you pay for.

NG9R


Message: 9
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:41:53 -0400
From: "Drax Felton" <draxfelton at gmail.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Why are gin poles so expensive?
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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