Prussik loop

[Jammydogg]

Evening all, i climb on a prussik loop but sometimes find it a bit long in length, other then making a shorter one is it acceptable in the arb world to wrap it around my climbing rope 3times rather then 2 or will this impact on it? Thanks guys

[kev7937]

Probably be too much friction..

 

Try tying a knot in it.

[Joe Newton]

Do you use sewn loops, or make your own? A length of friction cord tied into a loop using double fisherman knots will allow you to adjust it.

[Jammydogg]

Ok thanks kev...

 

Joe...i use the sewn ones, il give that a go, its fine in the majority of trees jus sometimes it feels a bit too far away from me. U climb for AC Old?

[Dan Earp]

The more wraps you have the more friction you'll get bud.

If you've tied the prussic redo it, if it was bought already made try buying some friction cord by the meter at any of the arb shops. The cord is still very cheap and your'll have the length thats goid for you

[Jammydogg]

Spot on. Il get some cord ordered. Many thanks for your help guys👍

[Honey Bros]

Spot on. Il get some cord ordered. Many thanks for your help guys

 

Dependant on your budget, you can buy factory made loops without the bulk of the fishermans knot;

 

Teufelberger_Sirius_Loop - Honey Brothers Ltd

 

or

 

Teufelberger_Ocean_Polyester_Loop - Honey Brothers Ltd

[Joe Newton]

Ok thanks kev...

 

Joe...i use the sewn ones, il give that a go, its fine in the majority of trees jus sometimes it feels a bit too far away from me. U climb for AC Old?

 

Yes mate I do.

 

I normally buy 10 metres of Sirius at a time. Cheap as chips, can chuck it when it's worn, and I really rate the cord. I get about 8 lengths from that.

[Jammydogg]

Wicked...id love to climb everyday.

 

Ah that sounds sensible, the one ive got is 60cm...so mite try a 50cm see how i go. Il av to tap u up for a sample of this cord

[Joe Newton]

I've got 8mm cord, I find it works better in a V.T.

 

For a Prussik it might be too narrow and cause it to bind. Thicker cord is better IMO.

 

Who do you work for?