3/4 in. Soft Anchor Rigging Sling with Tylaska Large Basilisk

A soft anchor rigging sling gives you a rope-based rigging point you can set around a stem or limb without a steel shackle. This 3/4 inch version is fitted with a Tylaska Large Basilisk and is meant for heavier rigging on removals.

A soft rigging point for big wood

Heavy removals need a rigging point that can take shock loads from big pieces. A rope sling is lighter than chain, easier to carry up the tree, and kinder to the stem. At 3/4 inch, this sling sits at the heavy end for climber-carried rigging, for setting a block or anchoring a lowering line on large spars.

The Tylaska Large Basilisk on this sling is marine-grade hardware from a maker known for high-strength sailing fittings. Read the hardware and sling documentation to understand how this assembly is meant to be set and loaded before taking it aloft.

Ratings, setup, and inspection

Rigging loads are often several times the weight of the piece once it starts to fall. Know the rated working load of the whole assembly and stay within it, set the sling on sound wood, and keep it away from the saw. Avoid sharp edges and pad where needed.

Inspect the rope for cuts, glazing, pulled strands, and core damage, and check the Tylaska fitting for cracks, deformation, and wear before each job. Rigging must follow ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions and be run by trained people. More rigging slings are in this section.