Okay, why not chains, other than the obvious solid tugging that
occurs, but methinks that could be negated by using a heavy cable tied
down at several intervals with powerline anchors, that way the tugging
would be absorbed by the cable.

Ray
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Sooner or later, dealing with chains will ding your airplane.
All it takes is one bad 'slap' of a chain and you could
be needing touch up paint..... or worse.

FWIW...
Don't trust chains by looks. Know the breaking
strength . Use five times what you think you need.
About that point you may find chain is far too
cumbersome for the application. 8-(

So....
Nylon rope is superior to dacron or poly.
Manila is a joke.

1/2 inch double braided nylon...
Working load - 1630 pounds

5/8 inch double braided nylon...
Working load - 2800 pounds

Larger, if it helps you sleep nights. g

P.S.
Don't forget about UV deterioration.
Might wanna try.....
303 Aerospace Protectant
http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant

If I'm wrong...
Never mind.


Barnyard BOb --