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Could use some info on prusiks

Schemeecho

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Hello all. I am wanting to step up my game within the saddle hunting trend. I am still learning the ends and outs of saddles and haven't picked one out yet. I have decided to use a fleece style for this up coming season to see how it works for me until I can figure out which saddle is best for me. My question is on prusiks. The rope I bought is advertised for use as prusiks however, it's a very stiff rope and doesn't seem to wrap very well. I have a decided to leave Amazon alone on this rope venture as I do not trust my ropes that I got through them anymore. I was trying to do this on a budget to start out and I have found where I can buy good rope by the foot through Eastern Woods Outdoors. I will will be buying my tether/ rappelling rope from them. It's 10mm Sterling HTP static rope. which is rated at 26.6 KN which is a MBS rating of 5,900 LBS. What I cant figure out is what type of rope to make my prusiks from. If anyone can help on this that would be great.
 
Since you are ordering from EWO email them or use the chat function. They will get you all set up. The rule of thumb is the diameter of your prusik should be 60-80 percent of your main line.
 
Since you are ordering from EWO email them or use the chat function. They will get you all set up. The rule of thumb is the diameter of your prusik should be 60-80 percent of your main line.
I know about the percent difference . what I wasn't sure of is the type of cordage. the only thing I can find is a accessary cord with a very load limit
 
 
The 8mm Ultratech that ewo has would be a good choice, tie the eyes so you can determine the right length for the hitch you wil be using. Arborists supply sites would carry many other cords in 8mm.
 
I’m using 6mm sterling nylon accessory cord for my 9mm HTP. It’s good and supple and easy to manipulate. I run the tag end of my tether or linesman rope back through my carabiner and I can adjust one handed without an additional prusik tender. 25’ of the cord was less than $20.
 
Since you are ordering from EWO email them or use the chat function. They will get you all set up. The rule of thumb is the diameter of your prusik should be 60-80 percent of your main line.
Can the diameter of the prusik by 100% or greater than your main line? I'm guessing there's no reason my not, but want to be sure, as I'm getting ready to use the same rope to make a continuous loop for prusik on my bridge as I am to build the bridge itself...

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The prusik needs to be smaller so it can bite into your tether or linesman rope etc. if it’s the same size or greater it will slip and not grab

I use 9mm HTP and 6 or 7mm for my prusiks
 
I’m using 6mm sterling nylon accessory cord for my 9mm HTP. It’s good and supple and easy to manipulate. I run the tag end of my tether or linesman rope back through my carabiner and I can adjust one handed without an additional prusik tender. 25’ of the cord was less than $20.
how does running the tag end trough act like a tender
 
When you pull on the tag end the top of the carabiner pushes up on the bottom of the prusik just like a tender. There’s a video somewhere, I’ll se if I can locate it.
 
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not my video but this is what I’m talking about.
 
Neat trick. It works on a lineman's belt. Does that work on a prussic knot that been under tension on a tether?
 
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