@OutdoorsIsFun If you have enough sag in the line, it might be, but I would never recommend 1/4". 3/8" is generally the minimum a reputable zip line installer would use commercially, and 1/2" will provide a smoother ride, although it's more expensive. Your question is best answered with more questions about the engineering of your zipline, but I'm not going to continue this conversation on a public forum...
how did u guys get the cable tight?
OutdoorsIsFun 10 months ago
@OutdoorsIsFun We used a combination of hand pulling, Winch on ATV, cable puller/come along, and a boat! It wasn't easy!
treehousebuilder 10 months ago
@treehousebuilder haha thats not a good sign for me because all I have is a comealong. What size cable did guys use?
OutdoorsIsFun 10 months ago
@OutdoorsIsFun I think that one was 3/8", based on the way it moved during the video, but if not, it was 1/2".
treehousebuilder 10 months ago
@treehousebuilder im planning to use 1/4 for mine, so I think ill be ok. 1/4 will be strong enough right? ours is going to be 410 ft.
OutdoorsIsFun 10 months ago
@OutdoorsIsFun If you have enough sag in the line, it might be, but I would never recommend 1/4". 3/8" is generally the minimum a reputable zip line installer would use commercially, and 1/2" will provide a smoother ride, although it's more expensive. Your question is best answered with more questions about the engineering of your zipline, but I'm not going to continue this conversation on a public forum...
treehousebuilder 10 months ago