foraker Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 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!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 What is wrong with Stainless, bigwalling? Â 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted June 13, 2004 Author Share Posted June 13, 2004 that's why i was asking> :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 fuk old hexes. get you some metoluis curved ones. they are way better imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrutch Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm with lummox on this, tho I prefer the WC rockcentrics. The wire is a dumb idea, no benefit gained from increased weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose_Brie Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Interesting. I cut the wires off mine and replaed them w/ 5.5mm spectra cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlen Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormfighter6 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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