Counterweight systems, not fun : )

[zuixro]

A well maintained CW can be fun to work with if you are trained and knowledgeable in its operation.

I agree. Working the fly system is one of my favorite jobs, as long as it's a well maintained one.

 

[Morpheus]

Yeah, I realized that taking the wheight off before bringing it down is a lot easier to hold the rope that is going down, ALOT easier then pushing a rope going down, up.

one thing I learned was NEVER PULL UP! You always want to be pulling DOWN.... so bringing a line set in, the line closest to you... hauling it out pull down on the line set farthest away.
(Now, I may have just been taught differently... just saying this is how i learned it.)

Also, I reiterated the safety points because they are important, but i know that you've heard it already

 

[photoatdv]

Yes... never pull up. You can lift the (floating) floor block and suddenly find yourself with a lot of slack in the purchase line.