Caving rope for tree climbing

[Rowden the cowboy]

I've decided its time to replace my horrible marlow gecko rope with something that doesn't get tangled round just about everything and was wondering whether static caving ropes could be used for tree climbing? They have good abrasion properties and are all CE rated and at caving-supplies.com you can get 100m of mammut pro-static for £89.00 inc VAT! Should I get it?

[High Scale]

NO.

 

For access, yes, work positioning? Not a good idea.

[lumberjack2]

NO.

 

For access, yes, work positioning? Not a good idea.

 

you might need a explination to back that up. well it'd be helpful at the very least

[Rowden the cowboy]

NO.

 

For access, yes, work positioning? Not a good idea.

 

Why's that then?

[Peter]

Zero stretch, zero shock absorbsion, even a small fall could cause serious internal injuries.

[Rowden the cowboy]

what about as a lowerer then? it is still a cheap alternative and a lot lighter than an equivalent strength double braid rope. Obviously it could only be used in static overhead lowering situations, not for snatching.

[Mick Stockbridge]

what about as a lowerer then? it is still a cheap alternative and a lot lighter than an equivalent strength double braid rope. Obviously it could only be used in static overhead lowering situations, not for snatching.

 

Why not just buy the right gear for the right job ?

[High Scale]

you might need a explination to back that up. well it'd be helpful at the very least

 

Sorry, I was busy with my kids.

 

As Peter said.

 

As Mick said, but, you could maybe use it for lifting, but... as Mick said.

Edited March 25, 2009 by High Scale

[bob]

if i am honest i used to climb on LSK low stretch kernmantle

but would not now

it is stiff crap for throwing crap when wet.

The reason it,s cheap is it does not last

and as said if you ever took even a small fall or drop it could cause you injuries never mind pain

and if you wanted to climb with a friction knot beware it will not hold due to the hard cover

better to buy proper tree rope like an 11mm blaze

p.s i know i am not a very good salesman but i have 50m going cheap ish

[Johny Walker]

if i remember correctly dont they explain the differance in ropes & what is & what isnt suitable for tree work when doing your nptc ?