New World Footlocking Record

[Ropey]

Congratulations to James Kilpatrick who has just set the new world footlocking record using 10mm Armor Prus from Donghys New Zealand.

 

Kiwis now hold both the mens and womans world records with Nicky Ward-Allen also beating her own record.

 

Well done guys..............

[atree]

Welcome back Ropey,Hope your all good after said events!

 

Yeh thats awesome,Kiwi climbers best in the world

[Ropey]

Welcome back Ropey,Hope your all good after said events!

 

Yeh thats awesome,Kiwi climbers best in the world

 

Christchurch....Rock and Rock Capital of the world!

I'm a bit over it all now, last nights shake was a goodie.

 

Sounds like the Ozzie climbers have been pushing pretty hard so hopefully our guys can stay on top.

[atree]

Christchurch....Rock and Rock Capital of the world!

I'm a bit over it all now, last nights shake was a goodie.

 

Sounds like the Ozzie climbers have been pushing pretty hard so hopefully our guys can stay on top.

 

Haha yeh tell me about it!4.4 last night(see the thread)

 

Just have to wait and see in sydney,Are you going?I am

[Peter]

Was he using AP for his footlock strop or as the footlock line?

[Ropey]

Was he using AP for his footlock strop or as the footlock line?

 

He was using 10mm Armor Prus (AP) as a footlock line. The very low stretch combined with the light weight means you use less energy when you get towards the top with less weight of line on your feet. The low stretch means all your effort is translated into the accent.

 

I believe Honey Bros and Treeworker have stock of both 8mm and 10mm Armor Prus in the UK.

[Rupe]

Whats the minimum line diameter allowed in the world rules these days?

[Ropey]

Whats the minimum line diameter allowed in the world rules these days?

 

That I'm not sure of, from what I have seen most people are using 10mm, I would think if you got too small the rope would be hard to grip with you feet, if you went too big the rope would be too heavy..

 

There probably is a real art to getting it right, obviously so if you are setting world records.

[Rupe]

Yes, I remember something in the rules about all ropes being used must be suitable for tree work and a minimum diameter of xxxmm. Not sure what it is though.

[Rupe]

What was the actual time?