On ideal dynamic climbing ropes

[pup_on_the_mountain]

[Geek] Check out this paper on mathematically ideal climbing ropes. [/Geek]

 

As the authors state in the paper: "We do not expect this paper to have an immediate effect on the climbing community... " It would be interesting to see what actual climbers who practise the craft think about this topic (as opposed to the theory).

[ivan]

the ideal rope clearly would be made out of mithril

[DPS]

I'm guessing some climber got a Ph.D. in math out this.

[chris]

It seems to be a mathematical analysis regarding memory-material not currently applied in ropes. I didn't see any mention to diameter or lengths, nor did it consider how the hypothetical rope would handle or even coil up.

 

I wasn't able to find any immediate practical application - anyone else?

 

Its interesting, it seems like we're reaching the practical limit of diameters - any smaller and tube devices are going to be useless.

Edited January 28, 2017 by chris