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tpcollins
Dec 24, 2016, 12:23 PM
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I'm leaning towards a polyester sheath but trying to sort out the claims from manufactures is a bit tough, so for actual users I'd like to know what works best.
Some of the cordage I see at REI seems a bit stiffer than they should be. Thanks.
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chris
Feb 6, 2017, 8:18 PM
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FWIW, I actually prefer the softer-handling cords over stiffer brands. They're easier to tie and seem to more readily "grab" the rope, especially smaller diameters.
Keep in mind its recommended to have a 3mm difference between your friction hitch and the rope its attached to for optimal "grab". Since my cragging rope is 10mm, I typically don't use anything greater than 7mm (2800lbs / 12kN). But my alpine ropes are 9mm, so I usually use 6mm (2000lbs / 9kN), and will even use 5mm (1200lbs / 5kN) on 8mm rando or glacier ropes to get that difference. Since friction hitches aren't intended to be dynamically loaded, I think this is appropriate.
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