What's the best ropes for ascending/descending trees?

[TheTracker]

I use yale bandit for my tethers and lineman's belt, But what are some good static ropes for ascending and descending? I'm going to use a petzl grigri2 and a petzl foot ascender.

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[redsquirrel]

I haven't been using this method too much lately, but I've been using some 9mm sterling htp. It has a nice stiff sheath and I like the rope alot. Right now I have it in the bright green, but in another thread @brydan linked to it in black somewhere.

 

[brydan]

I can't remember the link I posted before but here's one that sells black by the foot.

https://rwrope.com/climbing-gear/sterling-htp-static-9mm/

 

[DIYSaddler]

It really depends on what method you're using. If you're talking SRT then any static rope should do if you're using mechanical ascenders. If you're planing on using prusics I would make sure you get a rope at least 10.5mm.

 

[boone0]

Thanks for the link, might have to try that black 9mm HTP...

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[Eaton]

What would be a good rope to rappel down with. Right now I have a 30 ft Yale bandit in 11mm size. Also using an atc. I'm trying to cut some weight on the rope. Can I go smaller????

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[TheTracker]

What would be a good rope to rappel down with. Right now I have a 30 ft Yale bandit in 11mm size. Also using an atc. I'm trying to cut some weight on the rope. Can I go smaller????

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Are you using a backup friction knot with the atc? If not I'd highly recommend it.

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[TheTracker]

It really depends on what method you're using. If you're talking SRT then any static rope should do if you're using mechanical ascenders. If you're planing on using prusics I would make sure you get a rope at least 10.5mm.

I'm using a grigri2.

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[justsomedude]

The ATC is OK with 9mm Static if you use an Autoblock.
If you DON'T, you will descend quickly unless you are a lot skinnier and stronger than I am

 

[DIYSaddler]

I'm using a grigri2.

Cool. Are you going to use the RADS system? If so you should carry a couple double length prusiks with in case of an emergency. Have you checked out Treefool's videos yet?