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I figure it's been a couple years since some of you all have been using the Amsteel as bridge material just curious how is it wearing for you? Are there any concerns?
 
Yes, good question. Besides the bridge I'd like to know how amsteel holds up to the abrasion of bark. I know some use it for rope mods on climbing sticks/steps.

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HunterDaddy said:
Yes, good question. Besides the bridge I'd like to know how amsteel holds up to the abrasion of bark. I know some use it for rope mods on climbing sticks/steps.

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I just saw that Drew is testing it on his Wild Edge steps. My first thought was “I wonder how abrasion resistant it will be over time.”


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I have had it for my bridge, WE stepps, and rope mod for sticks. No issues with it at all. Heck I’ve got it as a winch cable on the UTV at work. It’ll last for about three years as a winch cable.


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I have been using Amsteel for well over 10 years… I sometimes will wax mine with Montana Pitch to cut the fraying down but it is still as strong as ever. I do however recommend replacing them on climbing sticks every year but I have ropes on some Jim Stepps that I have used for 7 years and they're still holding up and I hunt a lot of rough bark trees down here in Texas.
 
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I am curious as to why the stepps do not require swapping out ropes as frequently as sticks. I’m very interested in amsteel mod on the stepps.
 
Amsteel holds up really well. ZERO issues using it on a bridge where there's little to no abrasion. Some have experienced abrasion issues using it on climbing sticks. Others have not. Keep in mind, 1/4" Amsteel is rated at 7,700 lbs and is a braid of 12 individual strands. Even if you were a TOTAL IDIOT and didn't notice a few of the 12 strands were completely broken, the rope would still be strong enough to hold your weight. Plus it's cheap enough to where even if you did have to replace it every couple seasons, it's not going to break the bank.
 
Thank you for the prompt responses. I am in mid mod of my stepps. Filled with spray foam last night, sponge paint job coming up next, and will follow that up with a couple coats of clear flex seal. Amsteel ropes wrapping up the mods to the stepps, then knaider/swaider practice
 
Just a quick question. When you cut amsteel do you burn the Frey in just like climbing rope or P-chord?


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