Putting wires on old BD hexes

[foraker]

I've been thinking about replacing the old cords on my BD hexes with some wires (like the new ones). Of course, immediately I start thinking about things i could screw up e.g. is there a particular wire/swage that should be used?, etc. Anyone ever do this, think about doing this, etc? Does this raise any red flags? (Danger Will Robinson!)

[bigwalling]

Hmm, use varied diameters of glazanized aircraft cable with a plated copper swage. Don't use stainless wire! If you use say 3/32" wire crimp the swage more than once sealing off the edges.

[snoboy]

What is wrong with Stainless, bigwalling?

 

If you are going to do this, I would really advise you to learn a lot about swaging... ie, if you have to ask, then maybe it's not for you.

[foraker]

that's why i was asking> :-)

[bigwalling]

When you swage the stainless it will be 20-30% weaker at the swaging connection. Stainless wire is "slippery". 7x19 wire is probably better too.

[lummox]

fuk old hexes. get you some metoluis curved ones. they are way better imo.

[thrutch]

I'm with lummox on this, tho I prefer the WC rockcentrics. The wire is a dumb idea, no benefit gained from increased weight.

[Loose_Brie]

Interesting. I cut the wires off mine and replaed them w/ 5.5mm spectra cord.

[arlen]

On a couple occasions I watched the wire lever the hex out of a placement, then the whole contraption slid down and hit me in the balls. So I replaced the wires with spectra and stopped climbing with people who place hexes as the first piece on a pitch.

[wormfighter6]

I would say it raises some red flags w/ me. 5.5m spectra w/ a double fisherman (bomber). Wire that your really sure how to attach properly (suspect). I have all spectra on mine and I have fallen on them with no problems.