Bridge Question from a Newbie

[jmbknvc]

Got a surprise today, when the rest of my order, minus the platform, showed up at the office today. So, I figured I would add the accessories to the Mantis saddle when I got home this afternoon. Was attaching the Mantis recliner and noticed that the Amsteel blue bridge is flattened out on the side that appears to go through the carabiner? Now there is no sign of wear, fraying, or damage to the Amsteel. Just wondering if that was normal?

 

[Kurt]

So your saying the amsteel bridge is flattened out?

 

[Kurt]

The bridge that's spliced on both sides to your saddle?

 

[mattsteg]

Flat in the middle, and thicker/rounder on the ends (where the splices make it bulkier)?

 

[jmbknvc]

@Kurt Yes, the bridge. Not sure or not if the image below shows flattening of the Amsteel. The splices are good and the rope past the splices are good. It is just a couple inche either side of the center of the bridge. Look at the bridge below the "D", it seems to show what I am talking about.

 

[rutjr]

It's hollow core so I'm guessing that you can flatten it. It is still very strong unless the fibers have been cut or degraded some how.

 

[jmbknvc]

It's hollow core so I'm guessing that you can flatten it. It is still very strong unless the fibers have been cut or degraded some how.

Guess that is why it can be sliced back into itself and no visual damage.