life span of a wire core flip line

[stihlmadasever]

Buy a new flipline u tight tw@t 

[Dilz]

  On 22/12/2018 at 19:32, stihlmadasever said:

Buy a new flipline u tight tw@t 

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The blood runs a thick blend of Scotts and Yorkshires finest - so spending money is something my genes take to without protest.   

[Dilz]

Though it aint about the cost - its about the snap hook. 

[Mr. Squirrel]

I was actually thinking about exactly the same thing recently. I don't like the 3 way snap crabs, these 2 way ones are way nicer. I half considered getting one of those wee dmm swivels with the two shackles, but I can't really be arsed with that. 
You can get honeys own brand fliplines, if they're made in house they might be able to do you one with your current crab on the end? 

 

Edit: Or get one of these. I think I might just get one of these...

https://www.treekit.com/climbing-equipment/hardware/carabiners/screw-gate/petzl-eashook-open.html

Edited December 24, 2018 by Mr. Squirrel

[mikedrums69]

I brought a New England one a few years ago with a two way snap on. So they must be about. 

 

I hope so anyway. I’m in the same boat. Needing a new one too

[TIMON]

A fair percentage of a flip lines strength is in the braiding of the rope sheath, so it should really be classed as a textile item.
The metal is prone to rusting in places that are difficult to inspect.
Time for a new one by the sounds of it.

[Mark Bolam]

Dilz I was in exactly the same boat.

My beloved 2-way snap is still in the shed, permanently married to my retired wirecore.

The transition to the 3-way snap is easier than you think.

Even if you go down the maillon route that 2-way won’t last forever.