2023 S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo
Tools and/or Equipment

Rodeo competitors are allowed to bring and use their own tools and/or equipment at the 2023 S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo, as long as, the tools meet the guidelines specified in the South Carolina Lineman’s Rodeo General Rules.  Event descriptions that specify a tool or piece of equipment is provided by the S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo, shall be used for that event.  In the event a competitor’s tools do not pass a random inspection, have a failure prior to beginning an event, etc…, the SCLR will have some tools available for use at each event site so the competitor can complete the event.  Below is a list of the tools and/or equipment ECSC will have available at each competitor event site.

Apprentice Division

Hurtman Rescue: 

  • 3: Handline with a standard handline block (one per event)

Deadend Insulator Changeout: 

  • 4: 15” Canvas Buckets (one per event – competitors required to use)
  • 4: Handlines (one per event)
  • 1: Web Hoists
  • 2: Conductor Grips

Insulator Replacement and Conductor Tie-in:

  • 4: 15” Canvas Buckets (one per event – competitors required to use)
  • 4: Handlines (one per event)

Secondary Cable Replacement in Conduit

  • 1: Extendo Stick
  • 1: Voltmeter
  • 1: 5/16” socket, extension, and ratchet wrench
  • 1: 5/16” T-Handle Allen Wrench & Allen Socket, extension, ratchet wrench
  • 1: Pintle Bolt Wrench
  • 3: 15” Canvas Buckets (one per event)
  • 1: UG Triplex Cutters
  • 3: Tarps (one per event – competitors required to use)

Journeyman Division

Cutout and Arrestor Changeout:

  • 1: Mechanical Jumper (Grounding Jumper may be used)
  • 2: Shotgun Sticks
  • 3: Tarps (one per event – competitors required to use)

Digger Derrick Obstacle Course:

  • Terex to provide Digger Derrick

Double Crossarm Changeout:

  • 3: Tarps (one per event – competitors required to use)

GFC Relay:

  • 1: Extendo Stick
  • 1: Chain hoist
  • 1: Guy wire grip
  • 3: Pulling hooks (one per event – competitors required to use)

Mystery Events:  The SCLR will provide all tools and equipment for these events.