Salamander 13mm Rope

[Ropey]

Ive got the gecko also. Thought it was a good rope when i got it, then i bought the xtc and now dont use the gecko.

 

What the main difference?

[Ian150482]

I think its just the feel, there's something different with it not sure if there's a coating on it, so i use the gecko for SRT use with the pantin and then switch back to the xtc. I might just buy the salamander since its cheap and see what its like and let you know.

 

What rope do you climb on Ropey?

[Ropey]

We've got the "Spark" pictured to the left which is simular to the XTC and a sports climbing line called "nrg".

 

It just so happens we make them as well so it is really interesting reading the feedback from you guys on what makes a good line and what doesn't. I might have to start a thread

 

Steve is climbing on them now so i am looking forward to his review.

[atree]

what does elongation mean and the percentage?

[Ian150482]

Its the percentage that it streches. ( i think)

 

Went out yesterday messing around with the gecko and the xtc. The XTC is alot nicer to climb with, think its lighter than the Gecko, and the Gecko has some form of coating on that make it slippy. XTC is alot nicer to handle. Decided i'll buy the salamnder see what its like for myself.

 

Ropeman whats the Armor-Prus like, i've seen that around surfing the web. Looks different.

[rafregtgunner]

Most of us at work climb on gecko as that's what the company supplies. I get on with it fine so no negative points on it from me.

[Ropey]

what does elongation mean and the percentage?

 

Ian is right, Elongation is the stretch in the rope as it comes under load (like a person) the % is how much this stretch is. this tends to increase starting from 0% as weight comes onto the rope.

 

I.e if you have a M rope ad it elongates or stretches 3.3% then you rope stretches 3.M over the M. that can be a lot

 

This can be good if you are reaching to get to a branch and you don't want to adjust your prussic but some people think you expend more energy climbing on a rope with higher stretch.

[Ian150482]

The only problem i've got with the gecko is how slippery it is compared with the XTC.

I like a bit of bounce, it helps pre load yourself when body thrusting.

 

rafregtgunner let me know how you get on with salamnder.

[atree]

Ropeman whats the Armor-Prus like, i've seen that around surfing the web. Looks different.

 

Very good used it today on my new xtc+

[Ian150482]

Ropeman whats the Armor-Prus like, i've seen that around surfing the web. Looks different.

 

Very good used it today on my new xtc+

 

 

Cheers for reply, any plus or minor points on it, might see if i can get my hands on some.