Rick Green: “…picked up a rope and bag from E2, it was there for several days….. and yesterday I picked one out of E1 that the person(s) couldn’t retrieve. I would like to get them back to their rightful owner if possible.” Contact me sideband and I’ll be glad to help you get your gear back. Dave
Yahoo Canyons Group
Ryan Hull
Thanks all, for the info on storage of ropes.
-Ryan
To: Yahoo Canyons Group From: beadysee@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:19:13 +0000 Subject: Re: [from Canyons Group] Found Gear(RopeBags)~Egypt Slots, Escalante, Utah
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Ryan Hull wrote: > Another question on ropes. What is the best way to store a rope? Does it matter if it’s hanging from a hook, in a rope bag, or curled and laid on a flat surface? Does the continuous pressure of small bends in the rope (shoved in a bag) over time effect it? I have always thought it probably doesn’t matter, but does it?–How do the fibers respond to ‘extended’ storage?
Long term storage? Best to put it in an airtight bag, suck the air out, and store it out of the sun in a dark, cool place.
Ozone and UV are really what degrades nylon. I wouldn’t think a loose bend would have that much effect. Still, I’d probably pack it with loose coils.
-Brian in SLC
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beadysee
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Ryan Hull wrote: > Another question on ropes. What is the best way to store a rope? Does it matter if it’s hanging from a hook, in a rope bag, or curled and laid on a flat surface? Does the continuous pressure of small bends in the rope (shoved in a bag) over time effect it? I have always thought it probably doesn’t matter, but does it?–How do the fibers respond to ‘extended’ storage?
Long term storage? Best to put it in an airtight bag, suck the air out, and store it out of the sun in a dark, cool place.
Ozone and UV are really what degrades nylon. I wouldn’t think a loose bend would have that much effect. Still, I’d probably pack it with loose coils.
-Brian in SLC
Tom Jones
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, Ryan Hull wrote:
Another question on ropes. What is the best way to store a rope? Does it matter if it’s hanging from a hook, in a rope bag, or curled and laid on a flat surface? Does the continuous pressure of small bends in the rope (shoved in a bag) over time effect it? I have always thought it probably doesn’t matter, but does it?–How do the fibers respond to ‘extended’ storage?
-Ryan >
Most important is dry and out of the way of sunlight. And away from batteries and clorox which might outgas and cause problems.
The material will take a set, and might be best to store in big, loose-ish coils rather than tightly and sharply bent. But this is a handling issue, not a damage issue.
Tom
Ryan Hull
Another question on ropes. What is the best way to store a rope? Does it matter if it’s hanging from a hook, in a rope bag, or curled and laid on a flat surface? Does the continuous pressure of small bends in the rope (shoved in a bag) over time effect it? I have always thought it probably doesn’t matter, but does it?–How do the fibers respond to ‘extended’ storage?
-Ryan
To: Yahoo Canyons Group From: ratagonia@gmail.com Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:28:19 +0000 Subject: Re: [from Canyons Group] Found Gear(RopeBags)~Egypt Slots, Escalante, Utah
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, “adkramoo” wrote:
Has the rope been sitting out in the UV for over a month? Would this > matter? Was it in an obscure place or did folks just walk by it for > a month? Where exactly was it? Glad it has been found. > R >
UV blows out the dye from nylon and polyester fairly quickly, but effects the actual functional fibers somewhat less. Damage done can be found by inspection.
Regular, careful and judicious inspection of ropes and other technical gear will improve the safety of your canyon travel.
Tom
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davewyo1
Excellent Craig! I’ll write you on the side… Of course I remember you from SandCamp earlier this season! Pen and I still laugh about your “Don’t worry, this isn’t weed.” statement when you pulled out some kind of tobacco substitute and some rolling papers. Dave
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, craig crow wrote:
Dave, I believe that 60m rope and imlay bag is mine I left it there in late april. > This is Craig by the way. we met at sandthrax about 4 months ago. > My phone# is 801-557-9708
> ________________________________ > From: davewyo1 Subject: [from Canyons Group] Found Gear(RopeBags)~Egypt Slots, Escalante, Utah
Rick Green: > “…picked up a rope and bag from E2, it was there for several days….. and yesterday I picked one out of E1 that the person(s) couldn’t retrieve. I would like to get them back to their rightful owner if possible.” > Contact me sideband and I’ll be glad to help you get your gear back. > Dave
>
Tom Jones
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, “adkramoo” wrote:
Has the rope been sitting out in the UV for over a month? Would this > matter? Was it in an obscure place or did folks just walk by it for > a month? Where exactly was it? Glad it has been found. > R >
UV blows out the dye from nylon and polyester fairly quickly, but effects the actual functional fibers somewhat less. Damage done can be found by inspection.
Regular, careful and judicious inspection of ropes and other technical gear will improve the safety of your canyon travel.
Tom
adkramoo
Has the rope been sitting out in the UV for over a month? Would this matter? Was it in an obscure place or did folks just walk by it for a month? Where exactly was it? Glad it has been found. R
— In Yahoo Canyons Group, craig crow wrote:
Dave, I believe that 60m rope and imlay bag is mine I left it there in late april. > This is Craig by the way. we met at sandthrax about 4 months ago. > My phone# is 801-557-9708
> ________________________________ > From: davewyo1 Subject: [from Canyons Group] Found Gear(RopeBags)~Egypt Slots, Escalante, Utah
Rick Green: > “…picked up a rope and bag from E2, it was there for several days….. and yesterday I picked one out of E1 that the person(s) couldn’t retrieve. I would like to get them back to their rightful owner if possible.” > Contact me sideband and I’ll be glad to help you get your gear back. > Dave
>
craig crow
Dave, I believe that 60m rope and imlay bag is mine I left it there in late april. This is Craig by the way. we met at sandthrax about 4 months ago. My phone# is 801-557-9708
________________________________ From: davewyo1 davewyo1@yahoo.com> To: Yahoo Canyons Group Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 9:50:25 PM Subject: [from Canyons Group] Found Gear(RopeBags)~Egypt Slots, Escalante, Utah
Rick Green: “…picked up a rope and bag from E2, it was there for several days….. and yesterday I picked one out of E1 that the person(s) couldn’t retrieve. I would like to get them back to their rightful owner if possible.” Contact me sideband and I’ll be glad to help you get your gear back. Dave