Yale XTC Magma Ice 13mm

[fuda]

Hi all what works best with this rope Yale XTC Magma Ice, a prussik loop if so what mm and what prussik knott ?

or a split tail ? with what knott ? for best results ?

 

Also is it best to invest in a Cambium friction Saver to preserve the rope, or is the bight to tight when the rope is passed through the saver ?would it be best just to pass the line over a branch ? cheers...

[ArbjobsNick]

Hi all what works best with this rope Yale XTC Magma Ice, a prussik loop if so what mm and what prussik knott ?

or a split tail ? with what knott ? for best results ?

 

Also is it best to invest in a Cambium friction Saver to preserve the rope, or is the bight to tight when the rope is passed through the saver ?would it be best just to pass the line over a branch ? cheers...

 

Hi Fuda

Yale XTC has been around for years it comes in lots of different colours but its all the same rope a 16 strand kernmantle tree climbing rope. UK AFAG401 http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag401.pdf

recomendations for tree climbing operations has a whole section of friction hitches and is well worth reading if your just starting out. Yale cordage produce a 10mm accessory cord called Silver Streak ideal for use with all XTC lines. It will need to be tied in a loop for use in a prusik loop. Other hitches are also possible. Always a good idea to make sure any hitch works correctly before you leave the ground.

 

Cambium/friction savers will help your rope last longer rope running over a branch will create wear to the rope and potentially damage the tree (not good) dirt will also built up on your rope from the branch. Lots of different friction saving devices around from basic to complex so its your choice how you go with this but my opinion is that they are in general a good ideal.

 

Another good publication to purchase would be the Arb Associations guide to good climbing practice. http://www.trees.org.uk/publications/Industry-tree-care-guides/Guide-to-Good-Climbing-Practice

 

 

I hope this helps.

Safe climbing Nick

[SGM-Arb]

Hey up Fuda,

 

Nick is spot on - loads of different hitch combinations are available and there's a decent section here on Arbtalk with step-by-step guides and there is some decent cordage out now which is specifically designed for use with the Yale rope range.

AND,whatever system you go with, a cambium/friction saver is one of the best investments you'll make. It'll save your rope, your arms (reduced friction) and the tree - good news all round really.

 

Cheers

 

Andy