Rodchester Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Does anyone have any ACTUAL experience with the Blue Water Ice floss ropes, especially using the 37 meter as a light weight glacier moutaineering rope. I have been comparing it with Maxim 35 meter 8.5 rope. The Maxim appears to have a tougher sheath, although it does weigh a pound (or so) more than the ice floss. Thanks.... ------------------ Have a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To_The_Top Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Hi, I have used the Ice Floss tons of times on the lower angle climbs on snow and glaciers. I am sold on them, mainly on weight. I've pulled a person out of a crevasse safely (remember climbers to check to make sure the rope isn't wrapped around the guys neck-they don't show that on the drawings in the instructional books). They seem to wear faster then my other ropes, but keep dry while dragging across a glacier for eight hours. They can be a little like a rubberband when tight. Another thing is that they kink up easier then the larger diameter ropes(not a big problem). I have no experience with your rope, but the main savings is the weight. I find it real beneficial on a long day climb (like Rainier or Baker in a day or others like Eldorado). 3 on a team fit just fine with room on the ends, but four gets a little tight. Rappelling can be a little scary, unless you double up, but a fall is not a problem (count them and retire them) The price is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 i have one and only use it occasionally. the small diameter has led to problems prussiking up it, though the tibloc works on it i think that it might damage the sheath on it. the short length and small diameter really makes it only sutible for glacier travel. i have heard of someone leading on doubled ice floss, kinda skecthy if you ask me. i originally thought that i might use it for x-treme scrambling and the what not for short raps, but after messing around with it decided that i would use a different rope. good glacier travel-bad everything else. have fun  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodchester Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 Thanks for the beta/opinions. Ice Floss was originally designed for use in a double rope set up on water ice. I just want to sue it on glaciers. Keep the good beta coming!!! ------------------ Have a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_a Posted March 24, 2001 Share Posted March 24, 2001 I've had a 37m Ice Floss rope for a couple years now and use it all the time on glacier climbs, I don't like to use it for routes much steeper than Rainier's Fuhrer Finger, but for roping up on glaciers and trips with long approaches its a great rope. Ditto on the waterproofing, never noticed that it soaked up water after a day of being dragged on a glacier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_e Posted March 26, 2001 Share Posted March 26, 2001 I use the 60m ice floss for ice climbing. I like them, although they do tangle easier than larger diameter ropes. They also have a soft sheath feel, but seem to be wearing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_dup1 Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 I have heard that the bright colors of the Ice Floss tend to attract bees. True? John Sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_e Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 What kind of bees? Frozen maybe?! As you can tell I only use mine in the winter, for ice climbing. I've heard bees don't like red, makes me happy I was not wearing red in AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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