Members mstreck Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 Amy was trying to coil up our 100-ft snake and it was too much for her to handle. I usually just scoop the damn thing up and carry it to the trailer, but I'm a giant and have long arms. All penis/condom jokes aside... how do you guys wrap up your snake for transport? Thanks! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 There were plenty of questions in the Live Sound forum about this but I can't find them. There is an "over, under method" much like wrapping cables and then there are the figure 8 if you have a storage container. Might want to post over there if you don't have much luck here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jcor Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've got two 100' snakes. I coil them gently making sure there are no kinks and put them in a rolling case just for the snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cooterbrown Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 We use a bass drum case. Just feed it in in a coil motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mstreck Posted November 4, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 We use a bass drum case. Just feed it in in a coil motion. Ooooo. I like that! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 Get a reel. Easier on your back and much easier of the snake. Over time, hand coiling twists the wires inside the snake eventually causing failure. Guess how I discovered this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members samkokajko Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I think a over-under coil puts much less stress on a snake then a reel would. (Though reels are definitely a good solution for some). I don't like the reel idea because I just never got used to working with one well. I either just over-under it and tie it up with a huge piece of tie line or depending on the rig I put it in a full size trashcan (still over-undered). If you don't coil it right you WILL tear it up like BlueStrat mentioned. You will also end up with a snake that doesn't like to behave and won't lay flat. It just becomes a pain to deal with. Over under for snakes is the same as regular cables, but can be harder to picture in your head as chances are the snake coil is laying on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratGuy22 Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I over/under mine, with it laying on the ground. Then I have 3 compression straps, (the type you would use around a sleeping bag, say) and tie it together with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crustee Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I usually just wrap it around my leg a couple times....Keeps it from dragging on the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moogerfooger Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 my 100 foot 24ch snake fits nicely in a standard milk crate using over and under. I put the head standing on it's side and lay the connectors in the center after the snake is all in. set the crate in the place where your going to put the head, grab the connectors and pull it to the mixer. done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djr Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I made a custom snake reel from a big wooden spool I got from Home Depot for free It works GREAT . i mounted the box on top and put wheels on the bottom . I can let it out or take it in two ways , on the wheels or flip it on it's side and just let the spool do the work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lsits Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I made a custom snake reel from a big wooden spool I got from Home Depot for free It works GREAT . i mounted the box on top and put wheels on the bottom . I can let it out or take it in two ways , on the wheels or flip it on it's side and just let the spool do the work Pics, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gspointer Posted November 4, 2010 Members Share Posted November 4, 2010 I got sick of the snake, now I use a cat-5 cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Powell Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 i reel my snake. This is one of the best things i have ever bought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 i reel my snake. This is one of the best things i have ever bought +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 We use a bass drum case. Just feed it in in a coil motion. great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 I usually just wrap it around my leg a couple times....Keeps it from dragging on the ground... Doesn't that hurt your boyfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arf-boy Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 Ooooo. I like that!Thanks! Works for an old suitcase, too. And those -- even ones with wheels -- are easy to find at used-goods stores for a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djr Posted November 5, 2010 Members Share Posted November 5, 2010 Pics, please. I'll take some and post soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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