Keeping lines safe with softeners for rigging
Finding the right softeners for rigging is one of those things you don't really think about until you're staring at a frayed sling or, worse, watching a heavy load start to shift because a sharp corner cut through your gear. It's a bit of a niche topic, but if you've ever spent time on a job site or a boat, you know that the "little things" like edge protection are what actually keep everyone safe. Rigging is all about tension, weight, and physics, and physics isn't particularly kind to synthetic fibers or even wire rope when they're stretched over a hard, sharp edge. ...