thelawgoddess Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 yeah; rumr ... you're probably right. but my partners all tend to be - um - much bigger than me! Quote
RuMR Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 make 'em climb on their ropes... Can you imagine their eyes when you pull an 8.5 out!?!! hahahaha plus your rope will really last a long time... Quote
erik Posted March 27, 2004 Posted March 27, 2004 skinner ropes tend to increase the impact force on pieces so i would think about that as well. Quote
lummox Posted March 28, 2004 Posted March 28, 2004 skinner ropes tend to increase the impact force on pieces so i would think about that as well. increase? naw. you wrong. fool. Quote
Ryan Posted March 28, 2004 Posted March 28, 2004 Ok, since we're on the topic, does anyone currently use the Beal Ice Line (8.1mm)? I'm considering getting one for glacier/ice/alpine climbing...what are your experiences with this rope, if any? Quote
RuMR Posted March 28, 2004 Posted March 28, 2004 skinner ropes tend to increase the impact force on pieces so i would think about that as well. ummm...i think you are a little backward on that one Erik...as the rope gets larger, it slides towards the more static end of behavior...wanna fall on a rubber band (skinny) or a steel cable (big fat rope)??? Larger diameter ropes have larger impact forces... Quote
erik Posted March 29, 2004 Posted March 29, 2004 i prolly am backward, that tends to be the way i live my life. tata Quote
RuMR Posted March 29, 2004 Posted March 29, 2004 adios! When you coming up this way???? SHoot me an email ahead of time so i can clear some space on the calender... Quote
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 Don't forget to clear some space on your floor. Erik will take care of clearing space in your fridge. The freeloading hippie ... Quote
mattp Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 The only Beal rope I ever had was WAY soft and had a lousy sheath on it. I never bought another. For doubles, I've been liking the Edelweiss Stratos. They have a good solid sheath and are stiffer than most ropes their diameter. They also have a filament in them that means they are resistent to being cut over an edge, and they are pretty strong. Hell, I even lead on a single one some times though, properly speaking, they aren't rated for it. You don't often see deals on these, though (they actually cost way MORE than other similarly sized ropes). Yes, I know: this thread isn't about doubles. But Minx asked. Quote
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