Static Rope and the GRCS

[bonner1040]

In situations where you are lifting and suspending a load from a high rigging point (no drops, or negative rigging) would it be acceptable to use a static line?

Specifically I am thinking of using a 5/8" HTP Static line to suspend a block (13k lb mbs)
http://www.sterlingrope.com/product/456024/P160/_/58"_HTP

and a 1/2" HTP Static line to run on the GRCS. (9k lb mbs)
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1826

My thinking is the static line would deliver more power to the lift without having to 'sweat' the line or crank forever just to get the slack out. Using a static line to suspend the block would eliminate stretch in the system as well. I know that shock loading or dynamic rigging wouldnt be a good choice. In situations where you are hanging a tree or storm work, IMO the lack of stretch could work well for you.

What do you think?

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'd have no problems using static lines to lift static loads.

And, vice-versa.

 

[bonner1040]

Wasnt it Carl that had a dyneema core double braid yaht line he used with it?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Less stretch in Stable braid and more strength for the same diameter..... Just saying.

 

[bonner1040]

I dont know that there is less real world stretch. I read the numbers, elongation at 10%mbs etc... My 11mm HTP has a higher rated stretch than my Poison Ivy and it has WAY less realworld stretch. We regularly use our bull lines with the GRCS and end up cranking a lot of slack.

 

[Bixler]

These guys do it...
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UqrXO91lqpw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[bonner1040]

Thats how I get into and out of the truck..

 

[flushcut]

Wasnt it Carl that had a dyneema core double braid yaht line he used with it?

I think it was amsteelII. I haven't really had major issues with elongation and my grcs using stable braid.

 

[Tucker943]

Rope stretch can be your friend, and your enemy. Choose carefully.

 

[murphy4trees]

one of the few things that static rope is good for.. footlocking is another

 

[pantheraba]

That is one impressive video...very precise work. (though the spelling is awful)

 

[pete mctree]

As a dedicated lift line, I think it would be a great addition to the toolbox. As the only line - no thankyou