Is this safe? Amsteel related

[iamcorey]

should I put amsteel on same as WE ropes or should it be locked Brummell (I think that’s what I’ve been doing with the daisy chains).

I had planned on doing what’s in the video with 3/16” amsteel but wanted to ask before proceeding.

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[odino]

in my opinion, for safety, is better use the Brummel's lock system.

but it could be fine even ...
because to get rid, the rope should open the whole length ...

 

[sojourner]

For the authoritative word, and not some ramblings of a faceless internet knucklehead, go to the source.

How to Splice Rope - Samson Rope

Learn how to splice rope. Samson has step-by step videos and directions for how to splice rope and recommends splicing as the preferred rope termination method.

samsonrope.com

When I use amsteel blue, and I do for adjustable bridges, I go to the source, not some apocryphal ramblings of any internet keyboard operator.

On a tangential note, I have used and use Stepps that originally come from Jim Stepp. I tried the amsteel, not good.

I have replaced some old Stepp rope with Wildedge rope from Andrew and all is right in my world.

DIY for the sole sake of DIY really has no purpose. What is the compelling reason to spend $ and time changing out OEM cordage for amsteel blue?

 

[iamcorey]

For the authoritative word, and not some ramblings of a faceless internet knucklehead, go to the source.

How to Splice Rope - Samson Rope

Learn how to splice rope. Samson has step-by step videos and directions for how to splice rope and recommends splicing as the preferred rope termination method.

samsonrope.com

When I use amsteel blue, and I do for adjustable bridges, I go to the source, not some apocryphal ramblings of any internet keyboard operator.

On a tangential note, I have used and use Stepps that originally come from Jim Stepp. I tried the amsteel, not good.

I have replaced some old Stepp rope with Wildedge rope from Andrew and all is right in my world.

DIY for the sole sake of DIY really has no purpose. What is the compelling reason to spend $ and time changing out OEM cordage for amsteel blue?

What was so bad about it?

I installed a few steps and put them on a tree today and I didn’t find any negatives, but I’ll keep looking as I continue to practice climbing with them.

I just did it to 1. Try it out. 2. Reduce the bulk of all that rope and 3. Gives me something to do while on conference calls during the day.


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[sojourner]

What was so bad about it?

I installed a few steps and put them on a tree today and I didn’t find any negatives, but I’ll keep looking as I continue to practice climbing with them.

I just did it to 1. Try it out. 2. Reduce the bulk of all that rope and 3. Gives me something to do while on conference calls during the day.


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There was no noticeable positive difference in the hold of the knot/wrap. Once OEM Cordage is initially “stretched”, it is good. Amsteel blue was, IMO, more difficult to alter the length for a good cam lock and it took a little more time to undo. And Stepp cordage has a history of being strong and not being chewed up by critters.

And I store the cordage in the inside of the Stepp bag. With the OEM cordage, it all fits, and the WE aider too. I am not sure what is being gained to add some extra storage by using amsteel.

I believe it comes down to our individual measures of utility/usefulness. I tried, and see no appreciable benefits to amsteel blue for the Stepps. Others may have different values of utility than I do, and would choose amsteel.