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As I see it, three options to keep using your rope and cambium saver:

 

1. Use unspliced end, a buntline knot works well with a Hitch Climber, I used one for about 2 years until I finally got a rope with a splice.

 

2. Put your rope through cambium saver backwards, would mean retying your hitch up the tree. I know one chap who always keeps his CS on his rope, when not using it then it's just flopping on top of his prussik.

 

3. Use a swing cheek pulley or small mallion which you can attach midline, instead of the small ring. You could try this out with your HC and a krab to check it works, bear in mind you shouldn't really use a krab in this configuration as it's away from your reach.

 

Hope that helps!

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Now that's just plain mean - encouraging someone to offload their Marlow rope onto some other unsuspecting soul! :001_tongue:

 

 

 

In all seriousness I think folk should just stay clear of Marlow ropes until they start playing fair with their rope construction. There's a reason they're cheap to buy! :thumbdown:

 

 

 

Just bin it or use as a tying down / light rigging / speedline / dog leash and buy something far more suitable to your climbing style.

 

 

Its was my first rope ive owned as i brought it part of a kit now im climbing all the time im learning more about the kit and if i new what i new i wouldnt of brought a marlow rope lol

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Ive had marlow gecko rope 13mm,it seved its purpose,i didnt buy it i was issued it at work.

Pretty bulky,heavy rope.

We all learn through experience mate dont sweat it.Jyst get youself a decent rope next

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Any ropes to recommend for a starter rope then ?

 

 

What system are you climbing on ? That will help you chose a suitable rope. I found Yale Limelite 11.7mm to be a good all rounder.

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Drt with a prusik. But don't know weather to get a zig zag ?

 

 

Get one.., you'll never look back.

Best with 11.7mm rope. 👍

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