20 kN wrote: The real annoying part is the unwillingness of some manufacturers to recognize this obvious higher-level defect.
Precisely. Edelweiss permanently lost my business when they wouldn't even entertain the idea of fault on their or their supplier's part. The context of the event meant absolutely nothing to them.
If it were mine I'd slap a bit of climbing tape around the sheath to keep it from chafing more and call it good, or if it's within 10 ft of the end maybe just chop it.
I wrecked a haul line on the first pitch of its first wall once. Shit happens. I fixed it over an edge and jugged on it. Thought I had protected it well, but I hadn't.
this is why one buys cheap ropes for cragging purposes
especially if you are TRing
extending the anchors over edges whenever possible, and yr runners are key to keeping this from happening ... as is making sure the draws (especially fixed ones), belay device and yr belay biner (watch out for fancy ibeams) have no shrap edges ...
The rope is definitely bad, you'd better send it to me for proper disposal, I'll even pay shipping just to make sure that you don't try to use it and hurt yourself. I'm just that nice of a guy.
eli poss wrote:The rope is definitely bad, you'd better send it to me for proper disposal, I'll even pay shipping just to make sure that you don't try to use it and hurt yourself. I'm just that nice of a guy.
You might want to peek at the tired climbing cliches thread.
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