Jake Rothermel
Member
We're slowly-but-surely moving our rigging supplies to mimic more of the touring world (at least, my limited experience there). One of the first things I want to begin making and using is a set of standard Sling (or "Steel" to some of you) lengths that will be offset by trim chain (36" typical), etc in use.
So with that in mind, for those of you who use a system like this, what are the standard lengths YOU keep on hand?
My from-the-hip first thought is:
5ft
10ft
25ft
50ft
The number of each I've yet to figure our for certain. I fear that's too few despite that I can make up lengths inbetween by combining.
And for a final thought for you super-experienced folk: Is there a length past which you would NOT use 1/8" 7x19 GAC for standard (reads: within an 8:1 or a 10:1 safety factor) application? Strength-wise I wouldn't there is but I know that cable-stretch can be an issue sometimes.
Thanks for any advice!
So with that in mind, for those of you who use a system like this, what are the standard lengths YOU keep on hand?
My from-the-hip first thought is:
5ft
10ft
25ft
50ft
The number of each I've yet to figure our for certain. I fear that's too few despite that I can make up lengths inbetween by combining.
And for a final thought for you super-experienced folk: Is there a length past which you would NOT use 1/8" 7x19 GAC for standard (reads: within an 8:1 or a 10:1 safety factor) application? Strength-wise I wouldn't there is but I know that cable-stretch can be an issue sometimes.
Thanks for any advice!