cordelette diameter?
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What is the thinest cordelette you use? How thin can you go |
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William Rhyne wrote:What is the thinest cordelette you use? How thin can you goA few companies make cordletee with high-tech fibers (Kevlar, Technora, UHMWPE, Vectran, ect) in the 5-5.5mm range. If you REALLY need to save weight, you could get some 3mm SK-75 Dyneema and have it spliced together. Three millimeter Dyneema in a 3-piece anchor should exceed the strength of the carabiner connected to it. But at this point we are really splitting hairs over weight, and I would be seriously concerned with the sharp-edge and abrasion resistance of cord that thin. Here is some 3mm SK-75 holding a 1200 kg motor: I use 6mm standard nylon for my main cord, and I do not have any problems with it. Below 6mm, I would avoid nylon for most applications. |
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Thanks 20KN really cool pic! |
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Regarding all-nylon cord for multi-pitch anchors, the Mammut Hardgoods Category Manager has a different view (granted, a commercial view) ... |
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VaGenius wrote:HM. I see people using 5 mil around here all the time. Not saying it's a smart practice, but that red tech cord for a while was ubiquitous around red rock, skethball.5 mil nylon? |
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I use 7mm cord. |
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I am also a huge fan of 7mm cord as it gives me a little extra confidence when there is a bunch of sharp crap around. I usually carry a couple of pre-made "equalettes" for anchors. Clip, clip and anchor! (unless the gear sucks) As soon as they start showing wear I chop em into v-thread material. I go through 5-6 every year. |
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I used the 6mm cord from the REI rolls for several years, but have recently switched over to the Mammut thin double length sling. I really like how easy it is to tie the knot after equalizing multiple pieces. |
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One more vote for 7mil. To me it's a good balance between strength/burliness and weight/bulk. |
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William Rhyne wrote:What is the thinest cordelette you use? How thin can you goI like 7mm it is a good balence of weight, bulk and useability, I find the knots easier to untie over a skinnier line. |
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7mm for me too. I tried 6 once but it wasn't encouraging enough. |
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7 mm nylon here too! :-) |
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I use 7mm. I have used 6mm and been happy with it. |
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6 mil |
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I have 2 7mm cordlettes that I use mist often. I also have a longer 6 mm one that I don't mind using, but the length is too much to carry. For me anything above 8 is too much. My friend uses 8 and it is pretty bulky |
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I really like the pro cord from Mammut, I think its 6mm |
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5 mil titan cord, best stuff around! |
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Bluewater 7mm lasts forever |
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Rob Warden, Space Lizard wrote:I really like the pro cord from Mammut, I think its 6mmThey make it in multiple diameters, but most people probably get the 6mm. It's great stuff for sure. |
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An interesting analysis and write-up on the strength of various cords... |