Rope Wrench feedback

[kevin bingham]

So is it all cool to climb off static line now as it's srt. That must be a big change in legislation

 

I dont climb off a static line. I dont know what the legislations are.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Also i've been playing with setup (types of pulleys and cord)

 

So i've been using the Stein Skywalker instead of the Hitchclimber and found it a better pulley as there are only two holes. The reason is i use a dmm thimble on the tether if in need to use LOTS.

 

Dmm or isc oval crabs work great and imo best.

 

So i've rated the cord out of 10 (1=rubbish 10=great)

 

Ocean poly = 5 - can struggle to bite but flows on the line easy

Armour Pruss = 8 - Very good but can be a little hard to get moving from the off

Beal regate = 7 - Very good but wears quickly due to its build quality (heat)

Silverstreak = 7 - Same as reagate

Bee Line = 8 - Very good but does need a wet day to break in.

(some purple stuff of which i cannot remeber the name) = 6 - Works well but has a short lifespan.

 

 

I hope this is of some help or interest to some but thought id share my testing.

 

But what kind of rope are you using now for this test Ian?

[Paul Smith]

So is it all cool to climb off static line now as it's srt. That must be a big change in legislation

 

Been using static line for about 18 months now.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Been using static line for about 18 months now.

 

Thanks deer man but you're on a Unicender.

[Pedroski]

Proper name is "semi-static", and that's what arb lines are anyway, init? Arb lines are never dynamic are they? If they were then they get worn out in no time where they go over limbs and get a nice sawing motion as you pull them.

[munkymadman]

I meant static, but yes semi static is normal climbing line. I assumed your climbing srt so then why not static. That's what all the rope access dudes use so why not us

[BenR]

I climb Ddrt and srt on the same static line. Its great! Makes my hitch work like a spiderjack! Had a go on the wrench again the other day and loved it. Its my next purchase! Taken a few small falls and plenty of swings with the static line and its no drama. I know its not the best idea but its the only rope I have at the moment.

[Ian Flatters]

But what kind of rope are you using now for this test Ian?

 

Ah for the main tests Posion Ivy, Samson Velocity, globe-srt line and Tacyon

(hence why i had a little time out of the thread)

 

I'll rate the ropes i've used:

 

Posion ivy: 7 - would be higher but found it a bit bouncy

Yale ice: 7 - Nice rope but seemed to burn out the beal quickly

Velocity: 9 - Really good, does fluff up easily but doesnt effect the RW at all

Globe: 9 - Really good but is a little stiff in construction

Tacyon: 9 - Really good and harder wearing than Posion Ivy

Yale XTC: 6 - Seemed to bind up a fair bit with the RW

 

Hope this is of intrest.

[Ian Flatters]

Ian, have you tried icetail hitch cord? I had the same conclusion as you about the op and prefer the icetail for its ability to grab every time without tending.

 

No not heard of it but it might be under a different name over here:thumbdown: Have you got a picture on facebook you can pop up on DBTrees?

[Ian Flatters]

:thumbup:If you get a chance try the Unicender, you might be pleasantly surprised!

 

Yeah i got the offer to have a bash on it i think just because only me and Dan (Arborhoilc) are using SRT as WP in Norfolk. Quite excited as im keen to compare the two.