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Tried climbing with a new rope versus my old one and the difference was huge
I was working on a big oak removal in Springfield and decided to give a 12mm static line a shot instead of my usual 11mm. The extra bit of thickness made everything feel way more solid, especially when I was setting my friction hitch. Has anyone else made a switch like that and been surprised how much it changed your work day?
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tyler6141mo ago
Yeah, that's a big jump in feel. Just a heads up though, for removals especially, you gotta be real careful with static lines. They don't have the stretch of a climbing line, so a big fall or shock load can be way harder on your gear and your body. Dynamic rope is usually the safer call for that kind of work.
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sagesingh1mo ago
Static lines are fine for removals, @tyler614. Just rig it right.
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