New England Dragonfly

[Dobson89]

Just spotted this rope on gustharts, looks nice though no splice, is it too hard or a CE issue? Anyone know how it performs in a SJ? My Tachyon is ready to be retired and fancy a change. Any thoughts?

 

Cheers

[Ben Saxton]

It's slightly thinner, they're probably just selling it off the reel? If you want a spliced eye why not try something like the yale blue tongue?

[softbankhawks]

It is NOT thinner than tachyon. Dragonfly is a unique arborist rope in that it has a core dependent strength with a hard wearing jacket. It is stretchy. It really does retain its shape in hardware. Feels more like a 13mm but with a smooth jacket. The splice is bulky. Depends on how how you climb it'll suit or not. It'll run wondrous in a spider jack but the splice may piss you off a little due to its bulk.

[softbankhawks]

Check new england website for splicing instructions. Heavy duty kernmantle splice...

[Steve Bullman]

This ropes been around the block now and is probably still one of the best ropes on the market IMO

I might even buy some as my next rope

[softbankhawks]

I remember your love for the fly Steve. Doesn't it's stretchyness gripe a little? It's 'feel' is way up there. I was gonna get some more too for my OAR. I feel retro but it's a classic for sure.

[Paul Smith]

I hate bounce in a rope!

[softbankhawks]

I hate bounce in a rope!

 

Well my good man you need some Cougar Blue!

[Steve Bullman]

I remember your love for the fly Steve. Doesn't it's stretchyness gripe a little? It's 'feel' is way up there. I was gonna get some more too for my OAR. I feel retro but it's a classic for sure.

 

I honestly can't remember it ever being bouncy....if it was, certainly no more than any other ropes. Perhaps i'll change my mind when i try it again. It still remains the only rope i've ever been able to get a perfect match up with cord for perfect vt performance

[Paul Smith]

Well my good man you need some Cougar Blue!

 

You can send me some!!