friction cord

[bill]

what friction cord do you use? i just got some beal 8mm from a climbing shop for £1.10 per metre. its got a breaking strain of 1400kg, would this be strong enough for a vt on the climbing line? the same cord is for sale in buxtons for £1.70. i wouldnt recommmend buying friction cord from any arb shop it always pricey. also is it true that as the friction cord is doubled up on the rope its breaking strain is almost doubled as well?

[Steve Bullman]

is it true that as the friction cord is doubled up on the rope its breaking strain is almost doubled as well?

 

im not sure how that works on say a prussik loop where you clip a single loop through your krab, but it does apply on knots such as the v.t where each end of the rope terminates seperately on your krab. someone will verify this for me im sure.

i use various cordage for my hitches. if you bought yours are a rock climbing shop you may find it a bit stiff? ive tried cord from such places in the past. also make sure the rope is polyester sheathed not nylon as most rock climbing rope is. it has a lower melting point and isnt suitable for hitch cord IMO

[MattyF]

cord,slings,krabs always cheaper from any where but arborist shops!