Anyone know the best rope for Spiderjack??

[William Tarbet]

Hello Peeps!

 

I've been loving climbing on my mates old version 1 spiderjack, so I thought it's time to get my own. I picked up the new model with the dyneema kit which is lovely for fast change overs but i've found the performance of the Sj is not quite as nice as the old one i was using before. This may be down to the rope selection????

 

Has anyone got any recommendations for good Sj rope paring? I think the firmer the better will help with the self tending function that I love so much.

 

All the best folks

Will T

[joewilliamkempster]

Hey mate I love my sj I use 11.5 tachyon. Self tends lovely even when low down. Good luck with your search

 

 

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[joewilliamkempster]

Hey mate I love my sj and I swapped form 12mm New England witch I felt I wasn't getting the full benefit of. So I new use 11.5 tachyon. Works a treat

 

 

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Edited May 8, 2013 by joewilliamkempster

[Dobson89]

Velocity self tends very well but can be hard on your hands, tachyon is also pretty decent. Hope that helps.

[James Atkinson]

had tachyon, was nice but now i use velocity and i find it even better, it is abit hard on the hands but i try to plan my climbs without long ascents back up to the top of the tree so doesnt really effect me

[edwood]

Poison hivy for me, find it self tends pretty well, forgot my gloves a few times an its never been bad on my hands, super light, looks quite cool too, it's apparently 11.7 but I held it next to tachyon and it seemed slimmer! Gonna keep my eyes on this thread though as in after a short rope and want to try something different see how they compare!

 

 

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[Joe Loggs]

If you want the best for self tending then 11mm velocity is the best but if you want something thats abit thicker to hold then tachyon. Id would personally stay away from pi it has to much flex . Rigid ropes are better for self tending.

[Ollie Wall]

Velocity all the way bro! Dosnt hurt my hands.. Long accents just foot lock or pantin and its fine good luck!

[Utility climber]

I use tachyon best all round does fur up quite quickly tho blue tongue looks ok 2 also 11m velocity will wear out sj body quicker,

[coleman]

I have used blaze, Aeris, P.ivy and tachyon and tachyon wins hands down. Its stiff but easy to grip. Also its the only one i dont need gloves for even in the wet!