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Update: A rigger in Tacoma said he never trusts a new synthetic sling until he's 'broken it in' with a light load.
He told me he always does a test lift at 20 percent capacity to let the fibers settle, which I'd never considered before. That seems like a solid five-minute habit that could prevent a nasty surprise on a critical pick. Do you folks have a specific break-in routine for fresh rigging gear?
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henry_anderson5418d ago
Smart move, that's solid advice.
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the_leo17d ago
Add a backup plan too, just in case things go sideways.
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finleym3717d ago
That's a smart tip from the rigger. @henry_anderson54, what's the lightest load you'd use for that first test?
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