9/16" Mammoth Rigging Line

Mammoth rigging line in 9/16 inch is a lighter lowering rope for limb removal, pruning drops and smaller trees. It is easier to carry and handle than 5/8 inch line, and it runs smoothly through compact blocks and pulleys.

9/16 inch vs. 5/8 inch

Mammoth also comes in 5/8 inch, which is the everyday removal size. The 9/16 line trades some strength for lighter weight and easier handling. Crews often carry it for pruning jobs where limbs need to be lowered over a roof or garden, and for smaller removals where the wood never gets heavy.

When the pieces get bigger, step up to 5/8 or 3/4 inch. Compare sizes in our rigging rope section.

The lighter line is also easier on the ground worker running the lowering device, and it takes up less room in the truck. Some crews carry 9/16 inch as a second line for tag lines and pull lines alongside a heavier main rigging rope.

It flakes out cleanly into a bag and pays out quickly when the climber needs slack.

Working safely with lighter line

A thinner rope reaches its limit sooner, and rigging loads spike when a piece is caught short. Keep loads well under the rated strength, let the lowering device run, and use a larger line if you are unsure about the weight.

Check that blocks, pulleys and lowering devices are sized for 9/16 inch rope. Inspect it before each job for cuts, glazing, crushed sections and pulled strands, and never use rigging line for climbing.