Use for the metal wire loop on a Ropeman?

[Robert]

I had a friend tell me the primary use of the metal loop coming off of a Ropeman is to be able to clip it to one's harness to transport the Ropeman when not in use (for rock climbers). Is there another purpose that part of the device has, or may I safely cut it off? I find that in certain one handed situations, the loop binds up on something and requires me to fiddle with it.

 

[flinginairos]

I cut mine off. Never have missed them lol.


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[kenn1320]

Just another way to open it under load. Saw a video where guy added paracord instead.

 

[MJH]

I cut mine off. Never have missed them lol.

cut it off for fear of it making noise against something?

 

[donnieballgame]

I use mine all of the time when releasing it while moving up. I added a small 550 cord loop to it to help find grab, never had any noise issues. I did have my cable get pulled into the cam and prevent it from locking, which was kinda spooky, easy fix and it hasn't happened since.

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[Guff Dawg]

I attached a paracord/shrink tube DIY pull tab to mine. Makes grabbing it with thicker gloves a tad easier. My thinking is the pull tab gets your gloved hand away from the cam action, lessening the possibility of getting your glove stuck in the action. I contemplated cutting the wire off and adding the tab directly to the cam, but I liked the wire’s stiffness and it’s ability to keep the tab extended away from the toothed cam and sliding side plates.

 

[wildotter]

Can anyone post pics of their mods to this? I was thinking about how to improve its use my last sit.


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[Guff Dawg]

Can anyone post pics of their mods to this? I was thinking about how to improve its use my last sit.


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[elk yinzer]

If you read the instructions they say to leash it to your carabiner so you don't drop it I guess... I cut mine off.

 

[patriotoutlaw]

I use the cable ever time I release tension from the rope. A cobra weave paracord zipper pull makes it easier for me to find.

 

[bongo]

Just another way to open it under load. Saw a video where guy added paracord instead.

That’s what I did to mine. When I climb with it I use it 20 times a tree at least.


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[flinginairos]

cut it off for fear of it making noise against something?

One of mine was starting to rust. I just thought one day that they served no use for me so I cut them off lol. I cut them off last year and honestly never thought about them again. No solid reason really haha.

 

[swampsnyper]

I cut mine off day one. Thought it may snag on something and open it unexpectantly. But I doubt that would happen. But I never missed it not being there.

 

[Robert]

I cut mine off day one. Thought it may snag on something and open it unexpectantly. But I doubt that would happen. But I never missed it not being there.

"twas my concern as well, opening unexpectedly.

 

[bongo]

If you read the instructions they say to leash it to your carabiner so you don't drop it I guess... I cut mine off.

It came with instructions?


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[bongo]

One of mine was starting to rust. I just thought one day that they served no use for me so I cut them off lol. I cut them off last year and honestly never thought about them again. No solid reason really haha.

I was using mine so much climbing with it loaded. I rubbed my thumb raw and then tied a piece of paracord to it.

 

[TexasCountyMo]

reviving an old thread here... I accidentally marred the pull end of the wire cable loop and I don't want to fully remove it so I'd like to wrap it with paracord. Any recommendations on what type of wrap to use for thin wire like that?