@Timwalker , Can you recommend any good online or book resources for rigging basics?
I have always wanted to learn more.
Thanks,
-brino
Best way to learn is to work with someone who doesn't mind teaching you.
As for books, a lot depends on what you want to learn and how far you want to get into it. There are a lot of "basic" rigging books out there, but my guess is they will contain far more info than most amateurs would need to know (for instance how the angle of sling/cable used in a choke effects the safe load rating, not a big concern if your slings are rated 2 or 3 times what you are lifting). Something like
Rigging Handbook 5th Edition: Jerry Klinke: 9781888724189: Amazon.com: Books
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would be a good place to start, but may be a bit more than most need to know. Theater rigging books can also be helpful (different style of equipment, and lots of rope and knot work).
Edit:
This looks like a good visual resource on safe practices for setting slings
Rigging - Methods of slinging hitches
www.ehsdb.com