[UK-CONTEST] falling derrick and sloping ground!

[Mike Farmer]

I have done this with a height difference of about 3 feet across the ground.
Reg is correct the side guys need to be closely monitored an adjusted during
the lift.  My guys were rope  and I always used a harvesters hitch (I
believe it was also called a lorrymans hitch) not only is it easy to adjust
but it gives a 3;1 purchase so taking the slack up is easy.

Mike
G3VAO


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Regwoolley at aol.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:40 AM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] falling derrick and sloping ground!


> Hi I did note the question on putting up a mast on sloping ground. Yes it
> can be done! One thing you need to keep a close eye on, is the tension in
> the  side guys. This will often change as you put it up. You must
therefore be
> able  to adjust side guys as you raise it. Otherwise things could go ping!
>
> Reg G8VHI
>
>