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evan1080
Feb 27, 2005, 7:08 PM
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I just got a brand new Blue Water rope and I was wondering which end I tie in on? Thanks!
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unabonger
Feb 27, 2005, 8:03 PM
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The one with the noose.
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cjstudent
Feb 27, 2005, 8:31 PM
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In reply to: I just got a brand new Blue Water rope and I was wondering which end I tie in on? Thanks!
are u serious? If so, don't tie in at all. Go seek climbing instruction from someone experienced.
if u aren't serious, what unabonger said.
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daisuke
Feb 27, 2005, 8:50 PM
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ignore the snide stupid comments!
it doesn't matter which side you tie into, if you use the same side all the time though it will wear out a whole lot faster than the other one, just use whichever side you can get ahold of first.
Peace
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joshy8200
Feb 27, 2005, 9:30 PM
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I think the snide comments are quite justified in this situation...If you don't know enough about ropes and climbing to know that it doesn't matter which end of the rope you tie into...you need to get some more instruction. I'm not trying to be a jerk or look down upon you getting into climbing (everybody had to start somewhere), but for your safety make sure you know what you're doing.
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evan1080
Feb 28, 2005, 2:15 AM
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thanks... now I have one other question, where should I cut the rope?
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cjstudent
Feb 28, 2005, 2:21 AM
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In reply to: thanks... now I have one other question, where should I cut the rope?
:wtf: Is this a troll? It sucks.
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merak_5
Feb 28, 2005, 3:51 AM
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Between your cheeks
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dutyje
Feb 28, 2005, 4:12 AM
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Dear Nolan14,
Many times, climbers will cut their rope over a sharp edge, often in a lead fall.
However, it really depends on why you want to cut the rope. If you lead a lot of wandering routes, you may wish to cut the rope length-wise to make what the climber-folks here call a "half rope". Two half ropes can be clipped into alternating pieces of protection, and it's great because when you get to the top, you can join the two halves and rappel down on the pair.
If you still aren't sure which end to tie into, tie into both of them. Have two belayers, one off each end. Then you don't have to worry if you tied into the wrong one, because someone will catch you.
Also, please post here on rc.com before you go out climbing anywhere. We'll all be sure to stay away.
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dutyje
Feb 28, 2005, 4:26 AM
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Also, did I read your other post right? You're a sport climber? But you've also got a rack?
Please don't tell me you've done any trad leading. Or sport leading. Or belaying.
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evan1080
Feb 28, 2005, 7:24 AM
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alright guys, just dicking around...some of you need to chill out...
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coldclimb
Feb 28, 2005, 7:37 AM
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coldclimb moved this thread from General to Community.
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phatcat
Feb 28, 2005, 7:20 PM
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man, you have to try harder than that. i bet your mom can't even troll.
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overlord
Feb 28, 2005, 7:44 PM
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In reply to: alright guys, just dicking around...some of you need to chill out...
and you need to read the terms of service. especially the troll part.
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