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toohigh
Nov 21, 2006, 11:26 PM
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I have looked over all the info I got with my new sterling rope but thought I would look to all you pro climbers out there for good methods of properly breaking in a rope. Maybe more along the lines of getting the rope ready for its first route. Thanks for your comments!
-John
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jumpingrock
Nov 21, 2006, 11:32 PM
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Don't go over 4000 rpm for the first 4000 miles.
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toohigh
Nov 21, 2006, 11:34 PM
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when should I change the oil?
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devils_advocate
Nov 21, 2006, 11:37 PM
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Wouldn't say that you have to break in a new rope... enjoy it while you have it; nice and new that is.
The only thing you need worry about is unrolling it properly. Some will even say that’s bunk, but it’s worth spending the extra 10 minutes to roll it out proper if you ask me. Do a search on here, there are several threads that address it. If you’ve already unrolled it, and just pulled... do a search on the routes database of 30 meter rappels. =)
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shimanilami
Nov 21, 2006, 11:44 PM
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I suggest flogging. You'll break yourself in at the same time.
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sorryfingers
Nov 21, 2006, 11:48 PM
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I'd agree with that devils advocate...
Flake the rope out before you leave then coil it like you normally would, it's a mess otherwise when you are trying to untangle it at the crag.
The rope looks so neat and well coiled when you get it, but it's a filthy lie.
(This post was edited by sorryfingers on Nov 21, 2006, 11:49 PM)
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pea_tear_griffin
Nov 22, 2006, 12:15 AM
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Sometimes even when uncoil a new rope the correct way it can still twist on itself. If you're afraid of this being the case then when you sit down to watch tv or whatever flake your rope out a few times, that or just rappell off it a few times and that should take care of any kingage. - based off my own experiences. ~ D
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ctardi
Nov 22, 2006, 12:16 AM
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Sorryfingers, I think you need to do the search yourself so that you know what he is talking about, because you clearly don't understand it.
The rope was rolled into it's coil, not coiled, at the factory. This means that you have to unroll it, not uncoil it. Best way is to put two arms (could be your own, kudos if you get someone else to do it), into the middle, and unroll it as if taking it off of a spool. Do a search for more details.
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j_ung
Nov 22, 2006, 1:00 AM
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In reply to: I'd agree with that devils advocate... Flake the rope out before you leave then coil it like you normally would, it's a mess otherwise when you are trying to untangle it at the crag. The rope looks so neat and well coiled when you get it, but it's a filthy lie.
That's a good way of putting it.
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