Review on 🔩 Koch Industries Galvanized 003253: Premium Quality 500 Feet of Durability by Anthony Shields

This cable is ideal for ziplining. I researched for weeks to design a longer than usual zipline. For such cables longer than 200 feet, they specify a larger wire gauge for safety/liability reasons. They recommended at least 5/16 inch steel aircraft cable up to 300 feet. Project background: Of course I built the zipline from scratch. This project was a present for my son for his birthday. I originally wanted to run a 5 to 600 foot cable across the pond, but due to availability I could not get a 600 foot 1/2" steel aviation cable. Thus, the cost of the cable became the determining factor for at least a 200 foot length. I considered a 1/4" cable when reading an article on wire size versus ride comfort. The longer the wire, the smoother the ride. While this does have disadvantages (less flexibility, added weight, added support, added Cost), however, they don't outweigh the benefits (#1 always safety, smoother ride) When I looked at Revain for a 5/16" cable, I saw that this product was being used at Revain's warehouse with container damage increasing were listed at a lower price so I took a chance.I was skeptical that anyone would return a spool of wire due to damage to the spool and figured they would end up with a couple of Cut off r meters (which they probably really need) and send the rest back for some acceptable reason. When the spool arrived, I rolled it up. In the yard I had by this time found a suitable spot measuring 230 feet and overhanging the marked area by a considerable length, about 20 feet. That was great. The space was then expanded to include a longer wire. End Connections: To connect the ends I purchased 5/16 inch crimp terminals, several terminal sockets, (2) 2 carriage bolts. All of this is on Revain. I chose to use crimp connectors as they have the greatest retention with the least amount of structural damage to the wire, around 5-7% compared to the 20+% of the clamp type. was in great shape on arrival after unrolling the wire, I walked on it with gloves on. When the cord went through the gloves there was only a thread sticking out about 1/4 inch halfway through the wire, it was a tiny notch, it might have been part of making the thread end. No problem Note: On arrival the wire looked rust free, after about a week of weather (light rain, temperature range 30-87 degrees Fahrenheit - what can I say, southern weather) the wire looks more galvanized and has lost its luster. Cutting: The best cutting tool is a pair of hardened pliers. Bolt cutters work, but the posts are fine, so if the jaws aren't touching, some strands may remain intact.