Joe Newton
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I believe in none of the above. If only there was a word for that...
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I try my hardest
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Here you go http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=94083
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Your spine will give before the rope does. Nothing to worry about
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I have both the Teufelberger and the NE tachyon at work, only really use the NE. I'd guess that they're pretty much the same. Apparently the different dyes used can affect the properties of the rope at a microscopic level though...
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Teufelberger
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Don't be tight. Get rid and get some fresh stuff. Cheaper than a buggered saw.
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Rope choice makes a big difference. Velocity is a nice one.
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You'll have most of it. Patience and a good variety of swear words are a good start. Welding wire, measuring tape, scissors, masking tape, large needle, whipping twine. Samson have some good instruction vids on their site.
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I learned to splice specifically for that reason.
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I have an ISC swivel 3 way snap hook on my lanyard. I love it, much easier than a normal 3 way crab.
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I know the ones you mean, but if you look at the pic, there's a bit of metal beneath the gate. You depress that, then the back, then the gate.
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It's 3 way locking.
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I don't like them. On a prussik I guess it'll be okay though.
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It requires 3 distinct actions to open, thus can be used as ppe. Main line, lanyard, it's all the same.
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Fair does, my bag is really handy for storing all the used hitch cord that'll come in handy one day...
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It ever cross anyone's mind that some of us would actually want to buy fake passports/currency? Oh well, guess I'll have to look elsewhere. Cheers mods...
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To be CE compliant you should use the Grillon replacement rope that Petzl supply. In practice any 11mm climb line will work fine.
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How do you store your climbing kit?
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Looks a bit more challenging if you want to splice a ring into each end though!
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I sent you that in private you bastard.
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You ever find that hamster?
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You got the crotch just right. Still don't get why I had to model all those different poses.
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I think so, but I'm the only one in my company who does Guess I shouldn't complain when they're slow on the uptake.
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I fall seriously short on the social/emotional spectrum.
