Replacement Speed Line Bale

This replacement speed line bale is a spare part for a speedline kit, the setup crews use to zip brush and light wood from the tree to the drop zone. A worn or bent bale makes the load hang badly on the line, so replacing it keeps the kit running smoothly.

Keeping the speedline running

A speedline moves brush and small wood along a tensioned line from the canopy to a landing zone, saving the ground crew a lot of dragging. Every part takes wear, and a bale that is bent, grooved or lost will make loads hang crooked or bind on the line.

Check that this bale matches your kit before you order, since speedline parts vary by maker. Our rigging kits section has complete speedline kits if you need more than one part.

Keeping spare parts on the truck means one damaged piece does not end the speedline for the day. Many crews keep a small parts kit with the speedline gear: a spare bale, connectors and slings, so a quick swap keeps the brush moving. Check the bale's fit on the trolley or pulley before you tension the line, since a part that seats poorly will show up as a load that swings or hangs up halfway down. It is a small part, but it decides how well everything else works together.

Inspection and safe use

Inspect the bale before each use for bending, cracks, sharp edges and wear grooves. Retire it if it is deformed or no longer sits right on the hardware.

Keep the speedline loads light, keep the landing zone clear and make sure the line is anchored and tensioned according to the kit's instructions. Speedline gear is for moving wood, never for life support. Follow ANSI Z133 and train the crew before using it.