rope/friction cord diameters

[Steve Bullman]

as my point above... dont think 8mm would be legal in this case.

 

maybe legal isnt the right word, but you know what i mean:001_smile:

[educated arborist]

8mm...this is on the assumption that both ends are terminated at the same point.

 

nope its A ok as it stands, however closed systems are advisable regardless of your cord diameter

Edited January 18, 2010 by educated arborist
missed out word

[Steve Bullman]

i dont agree. some of these 8mm cords are below the mbs when tied with one end.

[educated arborist]

if any cord is rated below 22kn then it should not be used in any configuration open or closed (with regards to best practice) which cords do you mean? many cords are plenty strong but have a lower melting point which is of much greater concern than the mbs which is 15kn at terminations anyway. i'd recomend the lyros 8mm cord over any other if that helps

[finchyo]

I use 8mm beal cord sometimes on my 13mm as a foot loop and it has mbs of 15kn, lowest you can use i think. Use 10mm on my main prussik and works well.