So I just bought

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

Some camp pulleys. To use this setup: http://www.nwslackline.org/?p=207

I'm doing it tomorrow, will post pics!

Phil · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject:

If you have enough tail you can get the same mechanical advantage by using the above method with just two extra biners and save buying pulleys and rope. I have even used the same anchor sling in the past.

You will get less friction in your system with pulleys though.

If I had a photo I would demonstrate.

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

I used the pulleys and it was a lot easier than using that other method you suggested (which I have used before!)

I got the pulleys for £10 using my staff discount at work, so not too bad! Problem is the lines I'm setting up are getting a bit long for a primitive set up, now what do I do?!

Phil · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:00 pm Post subject:

I know what you mean, when going for length I have out grown my line too.

My new tactic is to use one line (the longest) at its full length as the walk-able section and rig my other line (the short one) as the whole pulley system. It works fairly well and uses all the gear I have. (had to use the extra mechanical advantage method)

The next plan is to use a friends line also and try having a pulley system at each end. (one line as the full walk-able length and then a line used as the pulley system at each end)

If that doesn't work I think I might have to invest in the gear for a real rope and pulley tension system.

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

How long is your walkable line?

Phil · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject:

The line is around 25m (we have only rigged it at around 20m due to tree spacing at the moment)

Might have another go this evening

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

Ah, mine is 40m! I think I'll need to get a different pulley system, uh ohh.

Phil · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:42 pm Post subject:

Tonights line:

That was rigged with the extra mechanical advantage method and took three guys to tension it. Good luck with your 40m line!

I can see myself needing to spend some more money to walk anything much longer Sad

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

I only have me to tension! And sometimes another friend... eeek

Phil · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject:

My line is quite bouncy, so if your line is a bit more static you might be alright.

Let us know how you get on.

timlongs · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 28

My line is quite bouncy. Looks like I'm going to have to do some spending Sad