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iridesantacruz
Aug 31, 2002, 11:11 PM
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what do you do for padding top rope anchors?
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fitz
Sep 1, 2002, 5:51 PM
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I keep a couple of pieces from a burlap sack in my pack. I use them to pad a tree I sling. Occassionally, I use them to pad my anchor extension over an edge. I generally use static line to extend top rope anchors, not webbing. Since the rope makes a much smaller contact point, I'm usually more worried about leaving marks on a sandstone or limestone edge, than protecting the line.
I know some folks who use webbing sleeves for adjustable padding on static line. Frankly, they seem to be more hassle than the padding they provide. I like the burlap because it can double up as a rag (clean your shoes, etc.), can be rolled into a pretty thick pad, and I lose less sleep if it is dropped or lost.
It's not cost (though burlap is cheap). I sleep better because it is not brightly colored and is biodegradable.
-jjf
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jeepmonkey
Sep 1, 2002, 9:46 PM
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I use webbing sleeves without hassle. On either side of my static line are 2, 3 foot sections of webbing.
Haven't tried the burlap sack. Whatever saves your rope from cutting through or wearing out prematurely.
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mobius
Sep 1, 2002, 9:59 PM
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Old hose...just cut a section of it and make holes in it so you can put some accesory cord through it so it doesent move from the right spot. Run the rope through that.
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fitz
Sep 2, 2002, 6:21 AM
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Jeepmonkey,
The big hassle seems to be that they slide off and get lost. At least, I always find a piece or two lying around after I see someone use the technique. Also, if the knots are right on the edge, it can be a pain.
Still, some people I respect swear by it. Either way, I think static line is the way to go.
-jjf
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jeepmonkey
Sep 2, 2002, 6:28 AM
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Fitz,
When I hear TR I think of static line, or at least that is the way I learned to set a top rope. I put the webbing sleeves on the static rope and haven't had any problems with them sliding off. With the two seperate webbings pieces on either side of the static rope I can slide them so the rope is protected from any edges.
Jeepmonkey
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