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DeLong Rigging Solutions
Приєднався 22 лис 2017
The DeLong name has been well known and respected in entertainment rigging for almost 50 years.
Our experiences have ranged from Metallica to Sesame Street Live, with some Blue Man Group, P-Funk, and Ain’t Too Proud in-between.
We are seasoned professionals who have honed our skills on 5 continents and now want to put our experience to work for you.
We offer both on-site and off-site consulting, rigging inspections, repairs and installations of rigging equipment, training, designing/problem solving, and third party crew supervision.
Our experiences have ranged from Metallica to Sesame Street Live, with some Blue Man Group, P-Funk, and Ain’t Too Proud in-between.
We are seasoned professionals who have honed our skills on 5 continents and now want to put our experience to work for you.
We offer both on-site and off-site consulting, rigging inspections, repairs and installations of rigging equipment, training, designing/problem solving, and third party crew supervision.
Відео
Operations of A Capstan Winch
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A Capstan Winch can be a godsend, but their use can be a bit of an artform.
Aluminum vs Steel
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A lot of people ask about why we prefer Aluminum vs. Steel even though aluminum is used so mush in recreational climbing. In this video Crag Lewis from Night Owl Circus does us a solid and explains the different properties of each material.
Operations of a Double Purchase System
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Operations of a double Purchase system are very similar to a single purchase system with only a few differences. In this short overview we go over the similarities and differences.
Overview of a counter weight system
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In this video we go over the components of a single purchase system (most of which are in a double purchase system as well). We cover the components as well as the applicable ANSI Standards used in entertainment rigging. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Weight Loading
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Weight Loading a single purchase or double purchase system is one of the most common accidents in the theatrical rigging world. In this video we go over some of the common practices and procedures that help keep everyone safe. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Tying a Prusik Knot
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The Prusik Knot is a common knot in the theatrical and arena rigging worlds. in this video we go over how to tie it and some of it's common uses. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Tying a fishermans knot
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The Fisherman's knot is one of the less common knots that every flyman (or flywoman) and rigger should know. In this video we go over how to tie it and how to use it. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Tying a figure eight knot
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The figure eight knot is a under utilized knot in the entertainment world. In this video we go over how to tie this knot and some of the ways we use it. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Tying a Bowline
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The Bowline is a workhorse of the entertainment world that all stage hands should know. It doesn't matter if you are a rigger, flyman (or flywoman), electrician, sound guy, carpenter, or props, you should know this knot. In this video we show a few ways to tie it and discuss common uses in the theatrical world. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delo...
Two Half Hitches
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Two half Hitches is one of the most common knots in use today. In this video we go over how to tie it and some of the more common ways riggers and flymen (or Women) use it. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Trim Ribbons
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Spiking a rope in a single purchase or double purchase system is an artform. In this video we demonstrate the use of trim ribbons. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Sheet Bend
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The Sheet Bend is an important knot whether you are a theatrical Flyman (or flywoman) or an arena rigger. In this short video we go over how to tie it and some common uses. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Securing an out of balance system
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Knowing how to secure an out of balance system is something that everyone on a theatre stage should know how to do. It doesn't matter if it's a single purchase or double purchase system, sometimes you just need to make it safe until you have the appropriate help, or while you wait on the weight loaders to finish. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.de...
Pin Rail Operations
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Pin Rail Operations aren't just for old school hemp systems. A well rounded flyman (or flywoman) should know this important rigging technique. If you want more rigging training videos, check out One Shot Training here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Operation of an out of balance system
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Operation of an out of balance system
Operation of a counter weight system in show conditions
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Operation of a counter weight system in show conditions
Calculating the vertical load on bridles
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Calculating the vertical load on bridles
These vids are great
Best n most useful video I’ve found
Amazing. Thanks!
I actually understood all that! lol Cool videos guys!
Thanks! make sure to check back spring of 2025, we're in the early process of redoing all of these videos.
How can order
Thanks guys. Really wish it was higher definition.. can't see so clear . But good stuff anyways
We're currently in process of redoing all of our videos, check back after the new year.
how you call that knot???? thank you!
It's the bowline. we teach how to tie it here: ua-cam.com/video/1shxMVRsLYk/v-deo.html
Thanks for making this video. Its hard to find this information. Do you have any thoughts on steel vs aluminum portable circus rigs?
There are merits to both options. Aluminum is light weight and easier to transport, but it doesn't deform before failing like steel does. Personally I'd rather have a rig that I can visually see has been stressed before it fails. But that's just my 2 cents. -Tyler
How much is the price
We don't sell equipment, but you can find these on Grainger for a reasonable price.
Thank you so much for making this video. Anytime I'm called into work for down rigging, I always watch this video to brush up on building steel. There are so few videos that cover this topic, but this one covers everything I need to know and explains it clearly. You guys are awesome, this video is a life saver.
You are very welcome! If you are enjoying it, can you do us a favor and follow our channel? We are currently in the process of redoing these videos (expect them in early 2025) and the more people who follow the page, the better!
Thanks, but I still can't hear a use case where anybody would want one. Load transfer? Heaven forbid, any sloppy bridle in a cloud in the sky?
These devices are the perfect tool for when you're "up the creek without a paddle" but they are never part of plan A. exception being on a permanent install when you need to keep tension on a wire rope before it's time to terminate the wire rope.
I’ll be using one on Friday to pull cable, everyone uses them for it. Using a come along or chain fall or winch makes it so it can’t slip
Thanks gor this!
How different would it be if I had to make a split-15?
Generally speaking as long as you are doing the same thing on both side, the difference is pretty negligible (note, not non-existent, just not enough to be of concern in most situations).
This was very very Helpful video to know that the Ground Marking i will follow this👍 🎉
We're glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for teaching these skills. I'm 28 and switching careers into event rigging, i had been religiously studying this video for days and taking notes leading up to my first gig. I did okay for my first time down-rigging, set back the up-riggers a few times (they made sure to let me know) but overall worked safely. Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge here. It made my first job not so daunting and probably a lot easier on my crew too.
Another great video! If I could make a request. Please make an advanced bridal making video. Thanks! Liked and subscribed
John, Shoot us an email at hello@delongriggingsolutions.com and let us know what you're looking for. We are hoping to do another round of videos in 2024!
Thank you for another useful video. Do you have a video on bridal making? If so, what is it called? I can't seem to find one. Keep up with these great, informative videos 👍
Hi John, We have a couple, depending on what you're looking for. Building Motor points: ua-cam.com/video/OfxpwAsD9tM/v-deo.htmlsi=3yd0Gg5c5Zub5HrV Basic Bridle Math: ua-cam.com/video/NBtxV4JZ9BM/v-deo.htmlsi=ZsRZuy75Z_x7uF-o Calculating the vertical load on bridles: ua-cam.com/video/PGTPGXdhEgo/v-deo.htmlsi=L9wMYMjLe3KCy2kC
Nice explanation. Thanks! One more week of classes and I'll be taking the rigger test. This helped me in my studies.
You are very welcome!
I built complete theatre rigging systems for many years and recently retired. We put a 3/4" thimble through the arbor top and bottom eye bolts. We closed the thimble and fed our handline though. Then we split the rope and fed the tail though the split. It made a real nice tight fit. We used a monkey fist knot. Any thoughts?
When it comes to the terminations, technically there is no incorrect knot. That being said the half hitches are my go-to because they make it easy to control the position of the tension block while you tie the the knot and if you do 3 of them, you have redundancy in systems where the knot hits the the idler block.
Amazing videos! I’m a local 1 stage hand. I learned so much from you guys. Thank you! Keep up the good work.
Thank you, we enjoyed putting these together and want to do more of them, but at this point we need more people to use them to justify doing more.! If you could do us a favor and do two things. 1. share these videos with your co-workers. 2. Follow the youtube channel.
@@delongriggingsolutions7540 for sure!
I saw a pyro setup that was allowing sparks to hit near synthetic fiber web slings (which were under significant loads across the proscenium). I was wondering about if that could be an issue and felt like they shouldn't have risked that. I am glad you mentioned that as now I'll have knowledge as power to back up my protest.
Is there a good way to mouse the safety on one of these?
There are some methods out there, but none that are 100% reliable.
I have a few linesets in my fly house that get real sticky at different spots, I feel like its the lift lines rubbing against each other. Do you ever find this to be the case?
There are lots of causes for this. The most common cause is actually issues with your arbor guide system (T-track). Feel free to shoot us an email at Hello@delongrriggingsolutions.com to chat some more about it.
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10:48 Question from a novice: Why do you prefer making a 5' bowline for a 10' basket? Would you not still want to make a 3' bowline (or whatever length is most comfortable for the up-rigger) regardless of basket size? I'm trying to imagine sitting down on a beam with a 5' bowline and then not having any ability to bear the weight of the point with my foot as a result of the bowline being tied too long. Thank you! ⚒
That is a good question Steffan. The answer is that on a 10' basket, you can't reach the knot to untie it if the bowline is too short. A good guideline to avoid this problem is that your bowline should always be half the size of your basket. It should also be noted that while stepping into your bowline to hold a load is a way of doin things, there are several techniques. Personally I'm a fan of pinching the rope between the beam and my foot, knee, or thigh.
Technecly the klien Tool it meant for pickup steel wire rope or it's also does another job in rigging?
Yes it is, however in our applications, it's rarely the best option.
We need more videos
We hope to do more in the near future, but there is no solid timeline.
You guys are amazing. We need more videos... Maybe some theater up rigging. Thank you so much!
Zuko, we keep discussing doing more videos. If you want to encourage us to do it, subscribe to our UA-cam Channel, and tell all of your friends to do the same. Once we have enough subscribers, we'll definitely do me.
That looks like a Swiss sailor knife
how do you guys have the guts to walk on channel grids so comfortably. they scare me to death.
Honestly, it's second nature at this point. That being said, most peoples feet is wider than the slots between ribbons, and speaking as someone who has gone through a well before on purpose... You have to try really hard to fit through that hole and doing it on accident is technically possible, but is not a realistic scenario.
can you explain why rope is used ?thanks
Alan, I am not sure I understand your question. Are you talking about the rope that an up rigger would use to pull the built bridle up to the anchor point?
I would love to see a video on who determines the configuration of bridles in order to place the drop where it is required on the set, Seen lots of videos on making bridles but who determines their configuration? Does someone climb and take measurements based on available anchor points?
Papou, Check out our video on Calculating Bridles here: ua-cam.com/video/NBtxV4JZ9BM/v-deo.html .
@@delongriggingsolutions7540 Thanks but that video uses known anchor points at 20'. Not all structures have that advantage so if your anchors are not uniform you cannot calculate bridle lengths without knowing your anchor spacing. How do you do that?
@@papoupapou3512 If you need to know the distance between your anchors, you use laser levels to find the center of the anchors on the ground and you measure between them.
Craig! I took one of his Zoom classes. Really solid. You should too.
@@brianreed8473 , how do you think I discovered that he explained this better than I do! haha!
Great video. Can you explain how a system works when the locking rail is not SR or SL? For instance, the Minskoff Theatre in New York, locking rail is located on US wall of theatre. How could this arrangement work? Thanks
Hi Richard, Typically these systems are no different than the ones we talk about in our videos. The only difference is that a system along the US wall would have a series of redirects (also known as Mule Blocks) that would send the lift lines where they are needed.
Excellent video
Thanks Amar! If you are enjoying these videos, go ahead and subscribe to the UA-cam Channel. When we get enough followers to justify it, we'll do another round of videos!
Question, how much sway do you get on the ground for each link of deck chain added to one of the legs?
Deck chains are not a perfect science, with experience adjusting them gets easier to do "on-the-fly". To answer your question, it depends on the size of your deck chain (there are 3" and 4" links out there) and how shallow your bridles are. If you were to have 2 beams that are say 10 feet apart and you're using a 5' basket and 10' + 3L legs on each side, a single link would move your point differently than if you're using 20'+3L legs on both sides. A single link would effect the bridle differently if one leg is say a 10'+3L and the other leg was a 20'. When working with deck chain, honestly best practice is to do the math for your starting point. If you miss, take an educated guess on how much a link is going to move your point, and have the up rigger make the adjustment. If you miss again, you now know exactly how much a link moves your point and you can make a more educated guess on the next attempt.
Hello dear sir I have bunch of hopes that you gonna be fine wherever you are? I do also events rigging job but I'm so shy about making bridles on the beam and roofs Guide me please
Hello Ghulam, shoot us an email at hello@delongriggingsolutions.com and we'll see what we can do for you.
I'm a worker at a theater in Spain. Thanks for your video, very instructive. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you!
How do you know how to figure a bridal? The length of of each cable?
Hi Kevin, You can find what you are looking for in one of our other videos. Basic Bridle Math: ua-cam.com/video/NBtxV4JZ9BM/v-deo.html
Amazing. There are so few resources on this stuff. I've just started rigging and it's hard to get everything on the job! I bought a few small shackles and chain to practice making these. Thank you!
You are very welcome! if you are enjoying these, please subscribe to our channel. Once We get enough subscribers, we'll do more!
What is the make and model of the rope you use?
We use different ropes for different things, but our go-to "point pulling rope" is Yale Cordage 1/2" Double Esterlon Rigging Rope. It has an 11000 lbs Breaking Strength and is SUPER soft once you break it in. Be warned, it can be a bit on the slippery side until it's broken in (I actually put mine through the laundry a few times to speed up the break in period).
Excellent explanation! Thank you! More please!
Thank you! What we currently have up is what we consider to be the bare minimum to keep people safe. We would love to do more, but it take a lot of time and money to make these very basic videos. If you want more of these, share them with your friends and tell them to follow the UA-cam Channel. When we hit 1000 followers we'll invest the time and money into doing more of these.
Thank you! Though this seems basic, and it is, it's very important so please keep the basics coming in other videos!!
You are very welcome! We made these videos because we felt that there was a need for them and it appears that we were correct!
This is really interesting. Thanks for making these videos!!
You're very welcome!
Perfect exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
You are very Welcome Cameron! make sure to follow us and to check out all of our free offerings at www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Thanks for this!
You're very welcome Jim! Feel free to check out our full compliment of free online training at: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Haven't done rigging in a few months. This was a really good reminder 🤠 thank you.
You're very welcome! feel free to check out all of our FREE videos at www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
right on thanks tried explaining this several times to people but pride stops them from learning
You are very Welcome Kevin! We put out One Shot Training specifically so people could have this information easily accessible on their phones, check out the entire collection for FREE here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/
Thank for this great demonstration and the focus on the safety awareness when using this tool.
Glad you enjoyed it Ed! We feel strongly that there just isn't enough good information out there, if you'd like to look through our other videos, our catalogue of free videos can be found here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/ Or if you'd to check out our zoom courses: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/shop/
Pretty sure I just worked with John when he came through Billings Mt on a show… great guy, treated our rigging crew great.
I'm sure you did John! The only way to keep sharp while teaching is to keep actually doing! If you want to check out our zoom seminars, you can find them here: www.delongriggingsolutions.com/shop/