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  1. old irish

    New to me way of chocking a log

    Cool. Wonder what they cost. Probably want the heaviest capacity.
  2. old irish

    New to me way of chocking a log

    Yes and that is a good thing. It isn't a true "Sweede" configuration, but I believe that a bridle is stronger than a single chain also. A Swede would have both slip hooks on the same side of the chunk, but that wouldn't work well in this application for picking straight up, a Swede is more for...
  3. old irish

    New to me way of chocking a log

    No, you can make a bridle with a chocker also. We used this method commonly in big wood. You could use chains to make a Swede as long as the hook is able to slip on the chain. So for the guys out there that are using chains you can in theory insure your strength rating better by using two chains...
  4. old irish

    New to me way of chocking a log

    Chains aren't normally used in the woods. They may be rated but are only as strong as the weakest link. If you do careful inspections probably ok. One interesting thing about terminology: the picture shows a "bridle" not a "swede". A Swede is when you use two chokers, but place the nubbin in the...
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