FSWR Sling: Calculating Load or Reeve Factor

What factors determine the load or reeve factor when using a FSWR sling in a basket hitch around a round load in a choke hitch?

When using a FSWR sling in a basket hitch around a round load in a choke hitch, what load or reeve factor should be used?

Answer:

The load or reeve factor used in a FSWR sling in a basket hitch around a round load in a choke hitch is determined by the angle formed by the sling and the load. This can be calculated using the Load Factor formula, which takes into account the cotangent of the angle. The reeve factor is then derived by dividing the load factor by the number of sling legs.

When using a FSWR sling in a basket hitch around a round load in a choke hitch, the load or reeve factor that should be used is dependent on the angle formed by the sling and the load. The load factor can be calculated using the formula: Load Factor = 1 + (cot(angle))^2. The reeve factor, on the other hand, is calculated by dividing the load factor by the number of sling legs.