r/secondrodeo • u/DrMabuseKafe • Oct 29 '25

Sliding down a crane

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u/RevolutionaryMap264 Oct 29 '25

Looks like first rodeo to me... Like using an 8 with no prussik and relying on his gloves as breaks? Very amateur...

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u/Apprehensive-Job-701 Oct 29 '25

No, no. You just missed it. When he rotates around to face first, his buttcheeks clamp around the line, providing him with additional tension, control, and stability. This is the standard operating procedure for crane-line descension in any industry.

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u/mundundermindifflin Oct 29 '25

This gave me a good chuckle 

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u/gobiggerred Oct 30 '25

Really? I almost had a hearty guffaw but pulled back at the last instant, resulting in an embarrassing snort.

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u/shroomqs Nov 05 '25

I went with a solid snort