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The Port-A-Wrap is a lightweight and compact rope friction device designed for lowering heavy wood in a controlled manner. Designed by arborists Scott Prophett and Norm Hall in the early 90s, the Port-A-Wrap has been proven a highly dependable and effective tool in sparing properties the damage inflicted by free-falling tree parts.
In the past, a ground worker's main option for rope-controlling heavy wood was to wrap the line's running end around a nearby tree, often candy-striping the "wrap tree" from bark-scorching surface friction. But now, in the time it once took to coil up a lowering line and walk it around a tree, the modern arborist can have a Port-A-Wrap prepped and ready for multiple lowering tasks. Quickly wrapped and unwrapped between loads, the Port-A-Wrap makes lowering wood out of a tree a smooth and simple process, all in a small, easily maintained space. And unlike the ever-changing tree trunk surface, the Port-A-Wrap presents predictable and unchanging friction to ropes, allowing the groundsman to concentrate strictly on the dynamics of the activity above.
This Port-A-Wrap also has significant corrosion resistance, made from rust-PROOF stainless-steel that will stand up to the worst heat, salt and humidity that a coastal company can throw at it. Also included is a Scott Prophett special feature--a tree-protecting cap that bumpers the targeted tree from gouging whenever the Port-A-Wrap gets slapped with a nasty load.
Order With or Without a Whoopie Sling
You now have the option to order this Port-A-Wrap by itself, or with an adjustable whoopie sling, sized to fit, in one convenient package! Whoopie slings provide convenient adjustability along with a simple choking motion, eliminating the need for knots. The Whoopie sling can be adjusted short (4ft) to long (12ft) with its special adjustment feature and attached to the tree by simply threading the Port-A-Wrap through its opposite end.
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.
