Anyone else been on this type of rigging?

[Jay Barracato]

It is funny what the brain knows subconsciously. When I was young I was fearless about heights, Now my brain knows my knees can go out at any time with fairly slight pressure and I hate exposed heights, even if in a fairly secured position. 30 degree roofs are about the worst, although I find i can still work in a ladder comfortably.

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[Chris DeVoe]

Re: Anyone else been on this type of rigging?

One really big advantage of tension grids is the greatly increased safety for the performers and workers on stage.

Yeah, I could see that you'd really have to work at it to drop a light on somebody.

 

[Tim Padrick]

Re: Anyone else been on this type of rigging?

Cablenet | Tension Wire Grid | Slingco

From a 2010 correspondence:

"We have done our Cablenet Virtual Floor in historical buildings around the world for more than 15 years. Slingco does both Longwire and Modular systems and are competitive with both. With our Longwire system we can create diverse designs using less steel and with fewer lighting limitations than traditional modular systems. With our Modular systems we have built the two largest tension wire grids in the world. In renovations of historical buildings, a longwire system is often used, as it does use less steel making it a lighter load on the roof. Also, the longwire is a bit more elegant and less obtrusive than modular. Either way, if we can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us."