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The 9/16" skidding choker is the middle of the road in terms of size, being more stout than both 3/8" and 1/2" chokers, yet because it uses the same midget-sized hardware, it's not overly heavy. That said, it's beefier than you might realize is only appropriate for those skidding heavier loads and looking to push the limits of their 5/8" - 3/4" main line. A skidding choker, unlike a cat choker, is meant to work with a slider system. That means you have a main line with sliding choker hooks coming off of it (ring sliders and one sleeve slider at the end). These skidding chokers attach to the sliding choker hooks, which is why the don't have an eye/loop on one end.
If you don't have a sliding choker system, then you likely do not want a skidding choker.
A secondary, less common use for a skidding choker is to simply tag onto an existing choker and provide more reach/length. This pratice is not super common or ideal, but we recognize that it happens in the field.
Skidding chokers are not as popular as cat chokers. They are built to order and non-returnable so please buy accordingly.
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.
