Next time you need to grab some odds and ends at the hardware store, grab some drive guides for your drill. Sleeves that guide your screws so they can't slip. I love those things. Great build. So fun!
Zip lines are fun. I got to ride one in paratrooper school in the Army at Ft. Benning, Ga. We jumped out of a 34 foot tower and rode the zip line about 150 - 200 ft. I've never even thought about building one. Good job.
The saddle clamps were installed backwards in this video. The saddles should be on the loaded strand and not the slack strand. A good way to remember this is that you should "never saddle a dead horse".
Came here to say this. Also at work we call them fist grips because you should install them at least a fists width apart. As far as the reason you never saddle the dead end, it's because overtime the shackle portion eats into the line and if you have it on the live end and it severs. You'll be zipping into the ground.
RC all the men trying to find faults with this video. Just because a woman made it.. I don't see y'all criticizing and pointing out. Every little micro detail on the guys videos.😂🤣😅
The average person has no idea what this means. Your comment, although correct was not helpful. Look at this PDF to see how to install cable clamps: www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/wire_rope_cable_clips.pdf
don't install on dead trees, and don't use a sling end because it will kill them. ( that chokes the nutrient flow through the cambium ) a dead tree is a dangerous tree. instead; use a large auger bit to drill clean through a living tree ( same size as your cable ) string your cable through the hole you drilled in the tree, and take it down, at an angle, to an earth anchor set in concrete in the ground.
The weight rating on steel cable is for a weight hanging straight down. The cable is strung near horizontally so the tensile strength necessary to hold up a weight is probably 10 times or more. So a 100 lb kid would pull on the cable with a tension of 1000 lbs. Please keep this in mind when sizing your cable.
For you and your family and friends safety add more support for the cable on the wood blocks say like a really thick set of screws so those don't buckle from stress
Cable clamp installation is critical. There is a correct way and an incorrect way to install the clamps. Make sure you have installed them properly. Hint... You never saddle a dead horse.
Was just going to post this. The saddle goes on the live end because it carries the load. Installing incorrectly (putting the saddle on the dead end) reduces the load capacity by up to 40%. Also very important to tighten the clamps to the correct torque spec. Too loose or too tight can cause failures.
don't install on dead trees, and don't use a sling end because it will kill them. ( that chokes the nutrient flow through the cambium ) a dead tree is a dangerous tree. instead; use a large auger bit to drill clean through a living tree ( same size as your cable ) string your cable through the hole you drilled in the tree, and take it down, at an angle, to an earth anchor set in concrete in the ground.
@UCKOj8DjrZa3NH29FThtypZg The loaded (live) end of the cable goes in the saddle, the slack (dead) end goes under the u-bolt. Don't saddle a dead horse.
To help protect the tree...we're going to drive screws into it? Does that mean those lag bolts you drove into the other tree were for its protection, too? Lol
Next time you need to grab some odds and ends at the hardware store, grab some drive guides for your drill. Sleeves that guide your screws so they can't slip. I love those things. Great build. So fun!
Would be nice to see a parts list with some links on the video description. Video itself is good.
Zip lines are fun. I got to ride one in paratrooper school in the Army at Ft. Benning, Ga. We jumped out of a 34 foot tower and rode the zip line about 150 - 200 ft. I've never even thought about building one. Good job.
Vvet 762 I have ride that zip line as well in jump school
Hey look at me, look at me I'm a vet, also I like zip lines. 🙄
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AIRBORNE!!
‘To help protect the tree’ we will drill the tree! Just use a hose around the cable where it meets the tree!!
Yes because a tree... known for growing through concrete, buildings and cars... will be heavily damaged by 8 tiny screws.
The saddle clamps were installed backwards in this video. The saddles should be on the loaded strand and not the slack strand. A good way to remember this is that you should "never saddle a dead horse".
Never knew this. Great info.
Came here to say this. Also at work we call them fist grips because you should install them at least a fists width apart.
As far as the reason you never saddle the dead end, it's because overtime the shackle portion eats into the line and if you have it on the live end and it severs. You'll be zipping into the ground.
RC all the men trying to find faults with this video. Just because a woman made it.. I don't see y'all criticizing and pointing out. Every little micro detail on the guys videos.😂🤣😅
To give more than a comment reply to this, read this 1 page PDF as it's very helpful: www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/wire_rope_cable_clips.pdf
Cable clamps "you can't saddle a dead horse" do them right
You can saddle a dead horse, you just shouldn't!
The average person has no idea what this means. Your comment, although correct was not helpful. Look at this PDF to see how to install cable clamps: www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/wire_rope_cable_clips.pdf
I build these around Ontario and do maintenance at some of the parks. Pretty accurate for DIY
don't install on dead trees, and don't use a sling end because it will kill them. ( that chokes the nutrient flow through the cambium )
a dead tree is a dangerous tree.
instead; use a large auger bit to drill clean through a living tree ( same size as your cable ) string your cable through the hole you drilled in the tree, and take it down, at an angle, to an earth anchor set in concrete in the ground.
The weight rating on steel cable is for a weight hanging straight down. The cable is strung near horizontally so the tensile strength necessary to hold up a weight is probably 10 times or more. So a 100 lb kid would pull on the cable with a tension of 1000 lbs. Please keep this in mind when sizing your cable.
Qué cable recomiendas?
Did you have Alabama Boss test it to see what the load rating is?
Good idea.
Who needs load rating
When the tree start moving in high winds the load rating won't matter
Just put up the first of two lines in our yard today. Both will be around 90' long. In total they will drop around 14'
Good ol' Abby. We need more Abby!!
Yeah.. She seems pretty amazing. Sucks they aren't making anymore videos.
For you and your family and friends safety add more support for the cable on the wood blocks say like a really thick set of screws so those don't buckle from stress
I made one that is really high up and over my creek, would consider doing more research for people who don't know much.
You guys should make a "talk show" where you answer questions sent in by the fans. Like tabletalk on the old sourcefed channel
Safety line around the turnbuckle? What slope was used and how much sag?
Good job what is the # of cabla wire rope
Awesome video with great production value! Good work
Should do a video of trying different varieties of Redd's Apple
Someone's glowing :-D Must be all that summertime sun...
My backyards a main road
Does this work on street lights ?
Cable clamp installation is critical. There is a correct way and an incorrect way to install the clamps. Make sure you have installed them properly. Hint... You never saddle a dead horse.
Was just going to post this.
The saddle goes on the live end because it carries the load. Installing incorrectly (putting the saddle on the dead end) reduces the load capacity by up to 40%. Also very important to tighten the clamps to the correct torque spec. Too loose or too tight can cause failures.
@@bassicnate7409 so what is the correct way to do this right
Where did u buy the zipline?
We just bought a small farm, and I’m begging my wife to let me build a couple of these for us and the grandkids.
Are you still here cuz you really need to build this
Begging your wife? Yikes.
can u put the links to the Links to the things that i need thanks
I wanted to see how she landed? 99% a great video then leaving out the very last part , that is a let down.
I can't wait to build that!
don't install on dead trees, and don't use a sling end because it will kill them. ( that chokes the nutrient flow through the cambium )
a dead tree is a dangerous tree.
instead; use a large auger bit to drill clean through a living tree ( same size as your cable ) string your cable through the hole you drilled in the tree, and take it down, at an angle, to an earth anchor set in concrete in the ground.
1:04 I never seen that Before That force was Brutal!
I have.. Literally stuck a #2 philips thru my left pointer finger
I would love to see Alabama Boss do a collaboration with my favorite cousin, TH-cam star, MIRANDA SINGS.
How do you reset it if it is up high where you can’t reach
Great video. Going to make one for my kids. Surprised how many zipline "experts" have taken the time to weigh in!
How high is this? My son would love a zipline, but we don't know how far up a tree to go. Thanks!
Pause at @2:42…. .25x should help ;)
You’re welcome
You’re bad
So the metal from the actual zipline won’t rust from the rain?
She said she used galvanized cable
How much did it all cost!?
Cool, thanks
Abby happy 4th!!! U are beautiful!!! So are u Alabama bosss
error on clamp. Dead end should have rounded side of clamps
Can you explain that more? Thanks!
@UCKOj8DjrZa3NH29FThtypZg The loaded (live) end of the cable goes in the saddle, the slack (dead) end goes under the u-bolt. Don't saddle a dead horse.
Any suggestions if I only have 1 tree?
Construye una torre para reemplazar el otro árbol y ponle peso para anclar el cable.
@@johanw.5737 ??
@@ritahaley8653 ?
Swing.
I made one that goes over the freeway. Forgot to include the height of trailers, accidentally slammed into one on the first run.
you put the cable clamps on upside down
Where is Amanda Mertz 😂
Don't follow these directions. More wrong than right. Wire rope clips installed wrong, 5/16" cable is not "plenty strong", etc...
cable clamps are on the wrong way !
Step 1: have a giant back yard
If that went any slower, I'd fall asleep
To help protect the tree...we're going to drive screws into it? Does that mean those lag bolts you drove into the other tree were for its protection, too? Lol
Charles Eye # trees lives matter.
Cable clamps mounted the wrong way.
I wish I had a yard ☹
And them zip line tools look like lineman tools!! LOCAL 47 IBEW!!!
You put the clamps on wrong
The first time she doesn't have the Rudolph nose!
never saddle a dead horse :D heheh riggers
Never saddle a dead horse. Your clamps are on upside down
did she saddle 3 dead horses?...saddle on wrong side of wire...the dead end...you saddle the live side...the long wire.
I need a zip line
I am so jealous lady you live in heaven. I live in Utah on about 1/3 of an acre in Suburbia. No real trees to speak of much.. I am so jealous
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Purdy girl
Only watched cos Abby
Bungee breaking system??? You must mean your feet.
I thought this was BBC
Don’t
O shut up jerry
Not clear what was done in this video, so this isn't useful.