bajema Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 what's a good, basic rope for glacier travel? i'm looking and am interested in hearing what to look for, and what people like/dislike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Go skinny, short. I use a 8.5mm 50m Mammut on glaciers. Don't go too skinny or short, though. Make sure it's dry. My $.02. Oh, and do a search, this has been discussed before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 11mm hempen hawser for that old skool look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I use a 8.3 mm, 30m Edelweiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salbrecher Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 (edited) 7.5(ish) 30m. It's so light you'll end up taking it more often than if it's an 8.5 50m. You can buy it off the bulk rolls Edited April 30, 2003 by salbrecher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I am considering getting a 8.3x60 dry edelrid livewire and cutting it in half. Anybody want to split it with me? brand new from the store and everything. the cost to you is ~$45US includes shipping. PM if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 fern said: I am considering getting a 8.3x60 dry edelrid livewire and cutting it in half. Anybody want to split it with me? brand new from the store and everything. the cost to you is ~$45US includes shipping. PM if interested Have you looked at the sterling shorties? http://www.shorelinemtn.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=RP-4453&variation=&aitem=10&mitem=25 A bit larger in diameter, but no surgery necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 fern said: I am considering getting a 8.3x60 dry edelrid livewire and cutting it in half. Anybody want to split it with me? brand new from the store and everything. the cost to you is ~$45US includes shipping. PM if interested Amateur canadian rope surgery. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 what's a professional rope cut? whipper on a sharp edge? you guys are scared of weird things. I got a taker already ... the rest of you buzz off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 bajema said: what's a good, basic rope for glacier travel? i'm looking and am interested in hearing what to look for, and what people like/dislike. In general I prefer to use a 30M half rope. I think mine is around 8.5mm or so. Half ropes are plenty strong enough for glacial travel. I like using a 30M rope for glaciers in the Cascades as most of the crevasses are not very wide. I think that for Rainier a 30M rope would be a bit short, but I suppose it depends on what route you are doing, etc. Short and skinny ropes can save a lot of weight, but they definitely provide less flexibility when spacing people or when setting up pully systems. Also, if a pitch needs to be belayed or rappeled, you are pretty limited as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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