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    The document provides information on various rigging techniques used in arboriculture. It discusses negative blocking, which allows placement of the anchor anywhere but results in high impact forces as the load experiences free fall. It then describes advantages to using high anchors above the load or targeted slide-lining to send loads along ropes over obstacles, and vertical slide-lining to guide loads down the tree stem with less force than negative blocking. The document aims to inform on rigging options and equipment needed but is not a substitute for proper training and experience.

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    Knowbase Rigging

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    The document provides information on various rigging techniques used in arboriculture. It discusses negative blocking, which allows placement of the anchor anywhere but results in high impact forces as the load experiences free fall. It then describes advantages to using high anchors above the load or targeted slide-lining to send loads along ropes over obstacles, and vertical slide-lining to guide loads down the tree stem with less force than negative blocking. The document aims to inform on rigging options and equipment needed but is not a substitute for proper training and experience.

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    The document provides information on various rigging techniques used in arboriculture. It discusses negative blocking, which allows placement of the anchor anywhere but results in high impact forces as the load experiences free fall. It then describes advantages to using high anchors above the load or targeted slide-lining to send loads along ropes over obstacles, and vertical slide-lining to guide loads down the tree stem with less force than negative blocking. The document aims to inform on rigging options and equipment needed but is not a substitute for proper training and experience.

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    Knowbase Rigging

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    Christ Morin
    The document provides information on various rigging techniques used in arboriculture. It discusses negative blocking, which allows placement of the anchor anywhere but results in high impact forces as the load experiences free fall. It then describes advantages to using high anchors above the load or targeted slide-lining to send loads along ropes over obstacles, and vertical slide-lining to guide loads down the tree stem with less force than negative blocking. The document aims to inform on rigging options and equipment needed but is not a substitute for proper training and experience.

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    Rigging Intro

    Advanced equipment has made arborist rigging a much safer and easier job in
    many ways. The high tensile strengths of modern gear do not eliminate the need for
    a sound understanding of load calculations and vector analysis, nor do they lessen
    the value of a sound work safety plan. The size of the load, number of wraps on the
    lowering device, the amount of rope in the system, and many other factors can alter
    the simple calculation of rigging forces.
    The following information is presented to offer information on a variety of rigging
    techniques and the gear required for each system. This is not training and is no
    substitute for the study, knowledge, and experience needed to rig safely.

    Negative Blocking
    The term “Negative blocking” was coined to describe scenarios where the load is dropped onto
    the block from above. This term references the line angle in relation to the load. A negative line
    angle indicates that the block and anchor are below the cut material, as opposed to rigging with
    a “high” or “positive” line angle.
    Negative blocking results in much higher impact forces than rigging with a high angle advantage.
    The cut material has to free fall before it impacts the anchor (in this case, the block) since the
    anchor is below the load. Free-fall multiplies forces greatly; a 100-pound piece of wood can
    easily generate 1,000 lb of force after a short free-fall.
    Negative blocking is unique to arboriculture. Rescue and other industrial rope professionals
    avoid these magnified forces; but in tree work there is often no other practical choice for rigging
    down a removal.
    A basic negative blocking setup contains a rigging line, arborist block, loopie sling, lowering
    device (such as a Port-a-Wrap), and dead-eye sling. See page 113.

    Advantages of Negative Blocking Line Angles


    Allows placement of anchor (block) anywhere on stem Positive
    (Anchor
    Allows rigging of wood where no anchor above the load is available above load)

    Load
    Disadvantages of Negative Blocking
    The load must free-fall before being caught by the rigging system
    Negative
    Loads in free-fall exert many times their weight in force upon the system (Anchor below load)
    High forces increase wear on equipment and may cause system/equipment failure

    High Line Advantage


    Mounting the rigging anchor (arborist block or pulley) above
    the load creates a much more beneficial rigging scenario with
    a “high line advantage.” When the rigging anchor is above the
    cut material, the system can be tensioned to support the load
    prior to release - this can reduce peak loads and impact.
    The same gear you use to rig from a negative blocking
    position can be used to gain high line advantage. A nearby
    tree may provide the opportunity to install a high anchor,
    eliminating the need to run a negative blocking system.
    With a high anchor, satellite pulleys can be installed to
    lessen the load on the main block, reduce swing, and facilitate
    taking smaller pieces, generating lesser forces.

    Advantages of Using a High Anchor


    Reduces forces on rigging system and anchors
    Positive rope angle relative to load
    Eliminates free-fall of the load
    Prolongs equipment life

    Disadvantages of Using a High Anchor


    Suitable anchors may not be near removal tree
    May require climbing a 2nd tree to set anchors
    Improper force vectors can be created

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    Information
    Targeted Slide-lining (Speed-lining)
    Attaching cut material to a Targeted Slide-Line (TSL) with a sling allows the
    climber to send the load over obstacles (house, fence, etc.) to a drop zone.
    The high anchor of the slide-line can be in the work tree or a taller tree nearby;
    the lower end is anchored at the “drop zone” with a Z-rig. A groundie supports
    the load by tensioning the line with the Z-rig, and sags the line to place the load
    in the drop zone. (A Port-a-Wrap can be used to hold tension when slide-lining
    heavier weights.) The high anchor must be able to withstand the weight of the
    load, the forces created by tensioning the slide-line, and the increased forces as
    the load reaches the center span.
    Set up a drop zone where you want it, and reduce mess in the yard, put less
    fatigue on ground personnel, and save time hauling material to the chipper.
    A TSL is often used in conjunction with a block in the positive/high or even
    negative position. A trolley must be used to travel on the TSL when using heavy
    weights and incorporating a load/haulback line. A carabiner may suffice for
    lighter loads.

    Advantages of Targeted Slide-lining


    Reduce mess and protect customer property
    Send wood directly to chipper or removal area
    Increased crew efficiency
    Avoid ground obstacles (slopes, fences, soft ground, etc)

    Disadvantages of Targeted Slide-lining


    Requires more gear (Z-rig, speedline slings, haul-back)
    May have to climb a second tree to set anchors
    Improper setup can result in very high anchor forces

    Vertical Slide-lining
    Vertical slide-lining has the advantage of greatly reducing the amount of force
    exerted on the stem vs. negative blocking. The cut blocks are guided to the base
    of the tree on a slide-line anchored just below the cut at the top of the stem
    and again at the base, which can be tensioned with a 3-to-1 (Z-rig) in the same
    fashion as a targeted slide-line. The blocks ‘slide’ down the line attached to a
    sling. Longer slings are used to ensure that the cut material does not vector the
    vertical line outward and exert sideways force on the stem. This technique works
    well on marginal trees which may not stand up to the forces of negative blocking,
    and trees on banks, slopes, or other locations where the material could end up in
    unfavorable positions if unguided.

    Advantages of Vertical Slide-lining


    Loads are restrained from leaving the drop zone
    Forces on the stem are reduced vs. negative blocking

    Disadvantages of Vertical Slide-lining


    Loads impact area at base of tree at free-fall forces

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