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8mm Oplux questions & uses

sdonx said:
I did it...lol..the $$addlehuntingDIYaddiction.

Has anyone ascended with the oplux, I see my Petzl ascender is rated for 8mm.
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No but I’ve been considering an OpLux SRT system as well. I’ll probably wait until Sterling replies to my email or someone else offers a 50’ section with factory sewn eye.


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Could someone that has the sewn eye 8mm oplux tie a figure 8 on the other side, lay them next to each other and post a pic. Trying to decide if the sewn eye is worth it.

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diff74 said:
Could someone that has the sewn eye 8mm oplux tie a figure 8 on the other side, lay them next to each other and post a pic. Trying to decide if the sewn eye is worth it.

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I can help with this when I get off work. The knots are small, but I do like the sewn eyes also.
 
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After taking my pics I want all sewn eyes...lol.
Probaly not the best figure 8 either.

Has anyone sewn there own eyes?With the right thread and needle it does not look difficult.


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I have a local place that can do them for $20 per eye - Perrysburg Knot and Rope Supply
The ones I have were ordered from Wild Edge.
 
It has probably been said on this thread but what size and type rope should I use for a prussic on the 8 mm Oplux? I got 2 ropes and 2 Kong Ducks. One for a lineman and one for a tether. I'm new to this and don't wanna end up on my back thinking, "dang that fall sucked"!
 
twobiscuit said:
It has probably been said on this thread but what size and type rope should I use for a prussic on the 8 mm Oplux? I got 2 ropes and 2 Kong Ducks. One for a lineman and one for a tether. I'm new to this and don't wanna end up on my back thinking, "dang that fall sucked"!
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6mm Beal jammy. 50 cm to tie your knots. why are you running a prussic if you have kong ducks?
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I am planning to use the Beal jammy and put it above the Kong duck as a back up. Is that not a good idea?
 
twobiscuit said:
I am planning to use the Beal jammy and put it above the Kong duck as a back up. Is that not a good idea?
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Running a backup is never a bad idea. Long as your confident in your setup. I recently sold my ropeman 1’s because of the recent chatter of them possibly cutting rope sheaths. I bought 8mm oplux and Beal jammys and they work just as easy as the ropemans.


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backstrap19 said:
I just bought the oplux/jammy combo from DanO last week. I can tell you to go ahead and DO IT!!! i really really like it.
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Once a compared the size of my setup from Tethrd to my new setup I was amazed at the bulk that I dropped.


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So if I get the 35 mm Beal jammy from doublesteps.com, they'll work as a back up right? Or do I need to get the 50mm one?
 
This setup is nice. If it feels too loaded up to pull back I just tend it up as normal then it's easy to adjust back.
@DanO I'm gonna need smaller pouches.
 
Skeet16 said:
Once a compared the size of my setup from Tethrd to my new setup I was amazed at the bulk that I dropped.


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yes, i just did the same comparison. i dropped SO much bulk, and i gained strength! i can't say enough about how much i'm enjoying the oplux/jammy combo.

also, i have the 35cm, and it is plenty for my prusik.
 
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Tethrd tether and LB with ropeman 1s and carabiners

Same size sys haulers
 

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Jbiehn said:
Any chance you could share a photo of the comparison?
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Wish I could for ya but the Tethrd tether is gone to a new owner. I promise you will not regret the move to the oplux. It took all of about 15 minutes to sale the ropeman and tethr on the Facebook saddle hunter page.


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twobiscuit said:
So if I get the 35 mm Beal jammy from doublesteps.com, they'll work as a back up right? Or do I need to get the 50mm one?
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What DanO told me today is the 35mm jammy is the right size for a prusik.

Emrah


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