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angry
Jun 14, 2008, 10:09 PM
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So my regular partner is a pretty good climber. I'm thinking I should get a good rope for following routes because I'm usually his ropegun.
So what would be a good rope for following routes? It's usually 5.12 and he usually is in Miura's if that helps.
ThanXXX!!!
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chossmonkey
Jun 14, 2008, 11:48 PM
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Since he is only following you can probably get away with a very thin line. You don't want to be weighed down by a heavy line when you are leading.
You might want to look into getting a static line, since thin lines tend to stretch a lot. If he was following a very long pitch and fell off only 20' feet up, it would be possible that he could hit the ground with rope stretch. A static line would prevent this.
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stymingersfink
Jun 15, 2008, 12:54 AM
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chossmonkey wrote: Since he is only following you can probably get away with a very thin line. You don't want to be weighed down by a heavy line when you are leading. You might want to look into getting a static line, since thin lines tend to stretch a lot. If he was following a very long pitch and fell off only 20' feet up, it would be possible that he could hit the ground with rope stretch. A static line would prevent this.
Thinking of which, who is your second these days angry? Is it zeke... ci... or perhaps someone new?
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dutyje
Jun 15, 2008, 1:54 AM
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angry wrote: So my regular partner is a pretty good climber. I'm thinking I should get a good rope for following routes because I'm usually his ropegun. So what would be a good rope for following routes? It's usually 5.12 and he usually is in Miura's if that helps. ThanXXX!!!
I'd recommend this:
http://www.fishusa.com/...5042990FAE1&fx=1
(This post was edited by dutyje on Jun 15, 2008, 1:56 AM)
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Alpine07
Jun 15, 2008, 2:31 AM
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Im surprised that nobody has brought this up yet, but sty is trying to sell his first rope. It is by far the best deal I have seen on a rope. I think Beal charges a minimum of $250 to have a rope tested that extensively. Check out the thread, I'd give you the link, but im too lazy for that.
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angry
Jun 15, 2008, 9:31 AM
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stymingersfink wrote: chossmonkey wrote: Since he is only following you can probably get away with a very thin line. You don't want to be weighed down by a heavy line when you are leading. You might want to look into getting a static line, since thin lines tend to stretch a lot. If he was following a very long pitch and fell off only 20' feet up, it would be possible that he could hit the ground with rope stretch. A static line would prevent this. Yeah, the static suggestion is a good one, as I doubt angry's gonna fall off anything his second can actually get up on a top-rope anyway. Thinking of which, who is your second these days angry? Is it zeke... ci... or perhaps someone new?
wmfork mostly, he's pretty strong but keeps chasing tail. Wekeness is imminent.
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quiteatingmysteak
Jun 15, 2008, 9:47 AM
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angry wrote: So my regular partner is a pretty good climber. I'm thinking I should get a good rope for following routes because I'm usually his ropegun. So what would be a good rope for following routes? It's usually 5.12 and he usually is in Miura's if that helps. ThanXXX!!!
OMG!!!!1 This is such a stupid question! Go back to the gym lightweight conk shell. Why does shoe mater at all?? u cna use N E rope pretty much so long as it is STRECHY to absorb impacting forces from belay.
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