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Posts posted by Ropey
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What was the actual time?
The actual time was a blistering 13.65sec over 15m.
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Whats the minimum line diameter allowed in the world rules these days?
That I'm not sure of, from what I have seen most people are using 10mm, I would think if you got too small the rope would be hard to grip with you feet, if you went too big the rope would be too heavy..
There probably is a real art to getting it right, obviously so if you are setting world records.
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Was he using AP for his footlock strop or as the footlock line?
He was using 10mm Armor Prus (AP) as a footlock line. The very low stretch combined with the light weight means you use less energy when you get towards the top with less weight of line on your feet. The low stretch means all your effort is translated into the accent.
I believe Honey Bros and Treeworker have stock of both 8mm and 10mm Armor Prus in the UK.
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Welcome back Ropey,Hope your all good after said events!
Yeh thats awesome,Kiwi climbers best in the world
Christchurch....Rock and Rock Capital of the world!
I'm a bit over it all now, last nights shake was a goodie.
Sounds like the Ozzie climbers have been pushing pretty hard so hopefully our guys can stay on top.
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Congratulations to James Kilpatrick who has just set the new world footlocking record using 10mm Armor Prus from Donghys New Zealand.
Kiwis now hold both the mens and womans world records with Nicky Ward-Allen also beating her own record.
Well done guys..............
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Hi Dean,
Most manufacturers adopted the black marker to identify the rope as having an HMWPE or Spectra/Dyneema core. When you say Kevlar is it yellow? If so then it is a real odd ball rope.
Kevlar is strong but don't tie knots in it, Kevlar hates going around corners hense it being phased out for most high performance yachting braids.
Marlow did sometime ago use the black tracer as a Marlow identifier, this could be the case.
Cover looks like a standard 24 Platt polyester.
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8mm
Pffffffffffffffft you cant make a prussik out of that, Its far too small!!!
For the really big guys it is made in 10mm as well
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Interesting thread, I would be keen to see any research on effects of detergents on ropes. From the information I have on the fibre properties of yarns the ropes are made from they are resistant to most chemicals, mild detergents should not effect the materials used to produce these ropes.
Sports climbing ropes are typically made from Nylon which shrink when subjucted to washing so this may be what the research is based on?
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Good idea, I have an old piece, when I get a chance I’ll do a Smokey burnout from 40' ish, with some leather gloves, and we'll see what happens.
How did you guys get on, did anyone do a smoke then check the core.
We have, took a cord that had been thrashed, (some guy recon'd there was not a Prussic he couldn't destroy) he gave up and gave the sample back to us. I must say it had seen better day however this was an extreme test and most climbers would not do this unless it was an emergency. Like someone said earlier, if you are doing this to your prussic then best stick to your knitting (or something like that.
Anyway, we tested the core and found no loss of strength from a new cord, no signs of heat transfer at all.
We already knew this prior to launch as we have had many years experience in the yachting industry where they can easily melt the cover off a braid. New covers we use now will withstand 600degC with a Dyneema core. Heat is transfer away from the source very quickly however doing so releases the energy or heat. As the out surface is exposed to air this is the easiest release for that energy.
You may have seen the demonstration of fire suits made from Kevlar (like Technora) A flame can be held to the outside of the cloth while the inside stays relatively cool, I will see if I can find the Vid on Utube
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Just had the episode where Hammond was in Dubi with the suped up Lambo.
I must say I have loved them from the style and looks of the lamborghini countach days.
They did light to light races on a closed street in downtown. Got to love that
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And buy the way I would have gone for the Cossy, I am sure clarkson would have done something to it and you get a turbo. I would bet some part you can spend some more cash to do the car up aqnd he will put a big Garratt on.
Let us know how it turns out.
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thanks man, thats kept me quiet for the last hour.. 2nd installment tomoz
Bugger, they won't let the Kiwis view it. something about only avalable to the poms...Come on guys, it is only a game of Rugby.
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It looks like it has come off a tipper as the hard fill is on the top of the pile, it also looks like it was put there on purpose... Know anyone with a tipper that you have pissed off lately?
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Hi Guys,
Big game coming up.....England Vs the All Blacks.
Back to splicing. I have seen results from independent breaks using different splices on the AP.
The Brummel splice retains the greatest strength 23kN however unmodified it leaves the core exposed at the eye which I am not a fan of.
The correct splice to use for this type of product is the class II or core dependent however for a short length like a prussic it may not be ideal.
The double braid or Class I splice utilizes the strength in the cover as well however is the weaker of the three splices breaking at around 17Kn. A modified version of this with longer tails will improve the strength as the core is slippery.
FYI Unspliced break is 28kN and a knotted prussic could loose as much as 50-70% at the knot.
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Nice Clean looking site. I would leave the multiple references to "tree surgery" in there. The web bots will rank this highly in any searches so you will rank higher.
Key words are as important and the way a site looks, if you can't get a top ranking in search engines then people don't come to your site.
Try going into your common search engine and type in tree surgery and see what you get, you may need to talk to your Bro to list some more Key words to help your rankings
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Sounds like someone has been in the customers ear saying they could have done it cheaper, faster, better etc after the job was done. I have done this to mates when they have been going on about getting a great deal on something, I always tell them I got the same thing cheaper just to wind them up. Always good for a laugh
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Sharp Knife does the trick, after a few cuts your knife won't be so sharp as this type of material take the edge of real quick.
I have also used a product called Plasti Dip, it is used to dip tools like plyers to put the rubber grip on the handles.
Works a treat on rope, you can just dip the end of the rope in and let it dry. stays there forever and you can get different colours.
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Very Nice work fellas. After doing that many you would have it down pack.
What type of splice did you use and how long was the bury?
I am interested as there is a lot of debate around on this subject, I know one splicer who is going to the extent of testing all the different splices to put this to rest for sure.
From my experience any splice including a Brummell is stronger then a knot, it will be interesting to see which one performs the best on the AP.
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Why, you gonna' choke on the world stage again? Those Ozzies could certainly teach you Kiwis a thing or two about winning that particular trophy...
Bring it on...Time will tell!
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Love to see an "after" Shot. Never seen anything like this down our way.
It looks like the base of the tree is almost cut through to lay it over, i take it that it fully recovers and grows away nicely?
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Great Shots, I take it from the quality you didn't use your phone. What sort of gear have you got?
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Ropey-yeah they were both class one double braid splices.
I haven't sean the Yellow and Black rope before, has that got a braided core?
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Well done lads, Us Kiwis support our own team first then anyone who plays thouse Ozzies.
Bring on the Rugby world cup I say.
Visit to the UK
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Hi Guys,
At long last I am coming back over to the UK. I'm lucky enough to get to watch the All Blacks play Wales at Cardiff.
I will be flying into Heathrow and getting a rental but didn't want to drive to Cardiff that night.
I was keen on staying the night along the way at a good old English pub.
Has anyone from around that way got any suggestions on where I can look.
Last time I was there I stopped off for lunch with the Honeybros guys at a really neat pub called The Withies Inn down Gildford way, this is the type of place I'm looking at but in between London and Cardiff
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Ropey