Line length

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  • November 2, 2009 at 2:56 am #41055
    Robert MoonShadow
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    I tried using the search feature {boy howdy, but THAT will sure get you lost following so many interesting threads!} – and I couldn’t find any discussion on this.
    I’ve seen single/team lines offered for sale at 15′, 20′ & 30′. The 15 footers were referred to as for minis…what’s the recommended length for lines? I’ve got 2 lg. standard donkeys that will be used as single & team, on a wagon, forecart, snigging firewood logs (about 4′ lengths, usually), various walk-behind implements; plow, cultivator, disc, etc.
    I initially thought the longer length was just for driving 4-up, but have heard that the 30 is used on a team, as well…?
    Without having the various equipment on hand, I can’t determine what’s the most logical length would be.

    Any suggestions?

    November 2, 2009 at 3:22 am #55155
    Scott G
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    I use 20′ for ground skidding with a single.

    November 2, 2009 at 5:45 am #55154
    Rod
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    Mine are 20′ also which is kind of long for most of my driving, the slack gets in the way a lot. But the long lines are nice when I am behind the forecart hooking something up. I also have 10′ line extensions which buckle into the line ends for those times when I am loading the cart with wood etc and want to either keep them in my hand or easily accessable.

    November 2, 2009 at 10:07 am #55156
    Does’ Leap
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    I use 20′ 3/4″ beta lines for ground skidding. I like the feel and handling of the 3/4 lines. Zimmerman’s Harness in PA (717.354.5667) sells them for $40 and will sell you one black and one brown (Jason Rutledge’s idea) so you know immediately which lines you have in your hand.

    George

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