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New England Dragonfly
Just spotted this rope on gustharts, looks nice though no splice, is it too hard or a CE issue? Anyone know how it performs in a SJ? My Tachyon is ready to be retired and fancy a change. Any thoughts?
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Re: New England Dragonfly
It's slightly thinner, they're probably just selling it off the reel? If you want a spliced eye why not try something like the yale blue tongue?
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Re: New England Dragonfly
It is NOT thinner than tachyon. Dragonfly is a unique arborist rope in that it has a core dependent strength with a hard wearing jacket. It is stretchy. It really does retain its shape in hardware. Feels more like a 13mm but with a smooth jacket. The splice is bulky. Depends on how how you climb it'll suit or not. It'll run wondrous in a spider jack but the splice may piss you off a little due to its bulk.
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Re: New England Dragonfly
Check new england website for splicing instructions. Heavy duty kernmantle splice...
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This ropes been around the block now and is probably still one of the best ropes on the market IMO
I might even buy some as my next rope
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Re: New England Dragonfly
I remember your love for the fly Steve. Doesn't it's stretchyness gripe a little? It's 'feel' is way up there. I was gonna get some more too for my OAR. I feel retro but it's a classic for sure.
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I hate bounce in a rope!
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