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Just a general discussion starter. Walker asked for groundman pertinent info on running a Port-a-wrap.
Do's and Don'ts, when, why, where, what, how.
Never wrap your rigging rope around something that you can't easily replace, like your hand.
I am religious about stacking your rope enough that it always runs without snagging during the critical period of catching. If a little snarl needs to be cleared when you've lowered out 70' of rope, no big deal. A snarl while 'letting it run', no bueno.
Leather gloves.
Wrap your POW clockwise for one piece, and counter-clockwise for the next. Helps to prevent hockling (twisting up).
I have my groundies stack the rope slightly in front of them (on clear ground or in a bag/ rubbermaid bin), never behind.
Do's and Don'ts, when, why, where, what, how.
Never wrap your rigging rope around something that you can't easily replace, like your hand.
I am religious about stacking your rope enough that it always runs without snagging during the critical period of catching. If a little snarl needs to be cleared when you've lowered out 70' of rope, no big deal. A snarl while 'letting it run', no bueno.
Leather gloves.
Wrap your POW clockwise for one piece, and counter-clockwise for the next. Helps to prevent hockling (twisting up).
I have my groundies stack the rope slightly in front of them (on clear ground or in a bag/ rubbermaid bin), never behind.