wirecore lanyard question

[Arran Turner]

Just random question.

 

Does anyone use one instead of just a normal lanyard. And if so how do you get on with it. Or the reasons why you dont use it

 

Thanks

 

Arran

[will.morris]

I don't personally but know people that do.

 

I prefer rope because it is not rigid so it makes throwing and retrieving easier.

 

My steel core only comes out when im on a pole.

[Tom10]

Just random question.

 

Does anyone use one instead of just a normal lanyard. And if so how do you get on with it. Or the reasons why you dont use it

 

Thanks

 

Arran

 

Why would you? lol

 

I have used one and it was an aimless waste of time. The slight memory in it made it impossible as a lanyard, and even a brand new one they're obviously more rigid than rope so get caught on everything, you cant put it into a harness mounted lanyard bag, the eyes wear your krabs quicker and the eyes also twist and wind you up, you cant throw it as well as a rope lanyard and its alot harder to use with a pulley / distel system as theres no flexibility to pull it through.

 

The only reason i can think to use one is if someone really hasnt got the cash for a lanyard and flipline. But a 4/5 meter bit of rope is like less than a tenner!

 

Hope this answers your question in no uncertain terms and be interested to see if anyone else agrees!

 

Ditto Will!

[Albedo]

Never used one in my life and don't see the point of them.

 

On a 'pole' its normal strop and main line choked below it. You stand a bit high of your cut to keep the sawdust out of your face and strop is well below that so don't see how you can cut it by accident without a very serious lapse of concentration.

 

 

Going to add an edit here: I don't "get" them but if others do, then I will respect their decision,.... has to be safer doesn't it.

Edited June 1, 2012 by Albedo

[will.morris]

Never used one in my life and don't see the point of them.

 

On a 'pole' its normal strop and main line choked below it. You stand a bit high of your cut to keep the sawdust out of your face and strop is well below that so don't see how you can cut it by accident without a very serious lapse of concentration.

 

 

Going to add an edit here: I don't "get" them but if others do, then I will respect their decission,.... has to be safer doesn't it.

 

I agree with you that it is unlikely you'll ever cut one on a pole unless your head is in the clouds, plus it is still possible to cut through a wirecore flipline so its a false security to have the mentality that its cut proof.

 

If I'm clearing a stem as I ascend I always use a wire strop because I find the ridgidity makes it easier to flick up. But when I'm moving past branches I alternate between wirecore and normal strop.

[Albedo]

I agree with you that it is unlikely you'll ever cut one on a pole unless your head is in the clouds, plus it is still possible to cut through a wirecore flipline so its a false security to have the mentality that its cut proof.

 

If I'm clearing a stem as I ascend I always use a wire strop because I find the ridgidity makes it easier to flick up. But when I'm moving past branches I alternate between wirecore and normal strop.

 

 

This makes sense to me but if you saw my other post about hessian three strand you'll realise what a dinosaur I am. If I meet someone in my travels that has a wire one to lend me I might try this.

 

But I don't fancy having it hanging off my harness instead of my beautifully streamlined strop the rest of the time:001_smile:

[redmoosefaction]

One good thing about them is you can use a micro grab and tighten and release with one hand, and you get to spend loads more money at jonsies

 

Moosie

 

On my Samsung Note - It's big, but it's good

[Albedo]

One good thing about them is you can use a micro grab and tighten and release with one hand, and you get to spend loads more money at jonsies

 

Moosie

 

On my Samsung Note - It's big, but it's good

 

Without wishing to "diss" your point old bean, I think that even I as a dinosaur use a 'micro grab' on my normal strop, although I wouldn't have called it that... simply because I don't know what its called. I can adjust with one hand.

 

I understand your second point re buying shinies though:001_smile: even though its not my style

 

I have tried to upload a pic of the micrograb, but things have changed since I got the macbook and I can't do it anymore. Will keep trying:001_smile:

Edited June 1, 2012 by Albedo
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[Joe Loggs]

I hate them had to many times where I would drop over a limb then my flip line would follow smashing me across the face they are clumsy, be ideal for spiking poles tho as mentioned before they are nice to flip.

[born2trot]

False security having wire or steel core through a flipline ??

Whats false about it ? Someone enlighten me