Consistent, Portable Friction for Rigging | How to set up and use Notch Portawrap | Beginner Rigging

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[EricJemAndes]

Great video! Only thing I would add, is making sure not to grip the rope with your thumbs. You held the rope without your thumbs wrapped on the rope in the video, but I can’t remember if you mentioned not to wrap your thumbs. That can get someone in trouble quick too.

[jasonturney]

I've been watching your videos especially the climbing ones I'm currently getting back into climbing trying to get over the fear of falling keep the videos coming

[alexmattyspac]

Ballard, Ball-erd, ba-lerd, Love your videos man. And this is very educational.

[daltondemster]

Definitely will be showing this to the groundsman!

[stevebrough]

I really appreciate your videos. It's nice to see you show your passion for what you do. This is what life is really about. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[michaeljohnson]

You should do a video on the notch rapid rig

[msTECH]

Thank you 🙂
Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🙂

[stevebeck]

very well described, especially the rope run and how and where to stand. you have my Sub !

[michaelt]

This was awesome explaining. Thank you bro

[yjjeeper]

I know it will change with the rope/aerial device, but is there a rough guideline for how many pounds one wrap will handle?

[sonikempire]

Can you use any type of rope with this?

[davidchang]

how do you decide how many wraps around the port-a-wrap you need?

[zorz]

I bought a Notch stainless steel portawrap and it grabs my ropes like a vice grip every time. No run whatsoever no matter what. 1/2" coated double braid rope, rigging ring, half wrap, trained ground guys, big tops, stopped dead every time. I would recommend nobody to buy this item and if you've bought it then DO NOT trust your life to it if you need a piece to run. Buckingham is worth the money in this regard

[stevemiller]

I have a new invention that is 10 times better than a port-a-wrap. If your interested shoot me a comment and I’ll tell you about it. It’s better than a GRC too.

[savagebolt]

Constructive criticism, no disrespect; lose the background noise.
The subject & your narration of it is great! The addition of distracting, monotonous & annoying music ruined the vid for me. I just want to hear what you're saying, don't need the radio playing while im learning.

[CatDaddySteve]

Poor man's version. Get a small trailer wheel / rim. Strap it to the tree and WaLa

[TheToolnut]

I'd mount that with a top strap as well to stop it from flopping around. That why i prefer the Stein R.C lowering bollards. They have a mounting eye on the top and the bottom, 👍💪🪓🌲🇮🇪