Flip line failed LOLER

[richyrich]

My wire core flipline failed it's check on damaged sheath. Is the textile sheath important for the strength/integrity of the wire underneath? I thought the flipline was ok to use before the fail.

[Pete Mctree]

The textile is a very important part - if it was to fail it would cause the prussic/grab to slip uncontrolled to the end potentially causing a slip or short fall. 

[john87]

18 minutes ago, Pete Mctree said:

The textile is a very important part - if it was to fail it would cause the prussic/grab to slip uncontrolled to the end potentially causing a slip or short fall. 

Very very good point... I certainly learnt something..

john..

[richyrich]

3 hours ago, Pete Mctree said:

The textile is a very important part - if it was to fail it would cause the prussic/grab to slip uncontrolled to the end potentially causing a slip or short fall. 

Ok thanks Pete👍

[Will C]

The textile outer also provides a percentage of the over all strength, it is higher than you would first think.