At first appearance, rope can seem straightforward, yet its design, use, and application are all quite intricate. This is particularly true for ropes used for climbing and rigging in trees. The selection and application of rigging rope will be covered in this article. Manufacturers concur that the choice of rigging rope depends on the job at hand. For the safety and longevity of your rigging system, choosing the best rigging line is essential, according to Adam Moser, an arborist sales representative for RW Rope, a 27-year TCIA Corporate Member business located in Saco, Maine. This is a typical dynamic-rigging-rope scenario where you intend to "drop" a limb or portion of the trunk and rely on the rigging line to "catch" the weight. Forces of the log on the