A lot af discussion has focussed on abseil ropes but very little has been said regarding pull ropes. Is that 6mm strong enough? Any popular diameter for pull ropes?
Teuns Kok
>>> tom@jrat.com 03/17/02 11:03PM >>> I like the BD 8mm static trail line. But it does not hold up well to single line technique, and has to be treated with care. I’m thinking 9mm or 10mm static cord would be the right cord for me. Probably a 60m 9mm used with a 60m 6mm pull cord, as the “standard rig”.
— In canyons@y…, hmoon@p… wrote:
While Sterling accessory cords may be different from other brands (I > believe they make two different 8mm cords: one with nylon sheath, and the > other with polyester), accessory cord is not advised for general rappelling > use. With the right care, perfect rigging, and careful technique, one may > of course use them, but there ain’t much of a margin for error when it > comes to running one of these cords over a sharp edge – expert use only!
Black Diamond Trail Line (8mm) is not accessory cord – its sheath is > thicker and more abrasion resistant than typical cord.
I’ve never had a core shot in any of my ropes, but then again, I’ve been > labeled a “rope Nazi” for loudly applying caver-style usage guidelines > (i.e. yelling “don’t ever let my $@#$#!! rope slip!”) to my partners.
hank >
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