Does anyone climb ddrt on 11m rope?

[Joe Newton]

I had a quick search for similar threads but none came up, so apologies if this has already been covered.

 

I'm soon to buy myself a new longer climbing line, and I noticed that Yale have an 11mm rope that can be used for ddrt.

 

I currently use XTC Ice and I find it excellent, very durable.

 

I'd be interested to know what the benefits/drawbacks are, if any, and how my hitch will work with a small diameter line.

 

Cheers, Joe

[WorcsWuss]

I use Aeris and 8mm Beeline. It's fine, not as easy in the hand as 13mm rope but I haven't found it to be a problem.... Hitch works like on anything else, just have to get it set up...

[Dobson89]

Yeah I use velocity 11mm. Works well on both SJ and HC with 8mm cord. Can be hard on the hands if not used with gloves. I usually chop and change between velocity and tachyon.

 

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[coleman]

i recently switched to 11.5mm tachyon from 13mm tee vee to accomidate my spiderjack, i find it really nice to use. Ive tried Aeris and blaze and find them very hard on my hands. Although if you use some decent grippy rubberised gloves like the pfanner ones your hands will deal with it fine.

[Joe Newton]

Cheers guys,

 

So as far as I can work out its a little harder on the hands, but there doesn't seem to be an advantage over good ol' 13mm unless you're using a spiderjack?

 

I have lovely well manicured small ladyboy hands, so I should be fine with it.

 

Will give it a try i think!

[arbmansam]

Yes on my spiderjack or hitchclimber or samson velocity best investment i made for rope

 

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[jamiep]

Hi Joe,

 

I use Mammut 11mm and 8mm combo and love it, nice and light but still class 1 rated at 2800 kilos. Used it as a fire service rope rescue all rounder and can't fault it. Confidence inspiring and totally trustworthy but obviously we're all different in our likes/dislikes. Give it a go mate, all the best,

 

Jamie

[Lukey-Loki]

Cheers guys,

 

So as far as I can work out its a little harder on the hands, but there doesn't seem to be an advantage over good ol' 13mm unless you're using a spiderjack?

 

I have lovely well manicured small ladyboy hands, so I should be fine with it.

 

Will give it a try i think!

 

 

I believe one of the main benefits of a smaller diameter rope is its weight.

I've had a go on someone's 11.5mm tachyon and it felt very very nice to climb with.

Much lighter, smoother and more flexible, somehow, than my xtc plus.

 

I'll be getting some for sure at soon!

[Wouter]

Been climbing on the yale blaze for a long time, it is one of my favorits so far. Bu to be honoust I switched over to the yale imori because of some serious issues with my hands and finger joints....the bigger the rope diameter the less stress on your hands.

 

Since I switched over my hands are no issue anymore.

For the weight and perfect handling and performance I still love my 11mm Blaze, but try to use it as less as possible to keep my hands healthy ;-)

 

And def wear gloves ;-) but that should be a good habit with all climbing ropes.

 

Climb safe

[Danavan]

I climbed on blaze for a good long time & other smaller diameter ropes & also found problems with hand & forearm fatigue after a few years.

 

I won't climb without sticky gloves now even with imori. I think climbing on a vt hc & now wr takes its toll on the grip from the years ago prusuck thruching method.

 

The advantages of a smaller working rope imo are the gizmo fits. If that is your bag or you want to move into that sector then go for it..

 

If you are happy climbing ddrt on lets sat a prusak or blakes fair lead combo then stick to 13mm.