Oplux and Amsteel continuous loop

[Nugget]

Is anyone out there using an Amsteel continuous loop as a prusik on their Oplux? Thinking that a 1/8" or 3/16" continuous loop may be a better alternative than the Beal Jammy. I may build one this evening. Please provide some guidance/feedback.

 

[shamus275]

I actually wondered this today as well...

 

[always89y]

Works like a champ. This is 3/16 amsteel cont loop, but not full bury. This was what I was using on my original double tether climbing system, but went to amsteel for the entire rig. (Strictly for weight savings)

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[shamus275]

Works like a champ. This is 3/16 amsteel cont loop, but not full bury. This was what I was using on my original double tether climbing system, but went to amsteel for the entire rig. (Strictly for weight savings)

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So there's no issues with the prusik being able to slide on the Oplux after its been loaded?

 

[always89y]

So there's no issues with the prusik being able to slide on the Oplux after its been loaded?

None. Actually breaks pretty easy

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[Nugget]

Works like a champ. This is 3/16 amsteel cont loop, but not full bury. This was what I was using on my original double tether climbing system, but went to amsteel for the entire rig. (Strictly for weight savings)

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Why didn't you go with the full bury?

 

[always89y]

Why didn't you go with the full bury?

I tried it. Full bury didnt bite as well and I got some slip.

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[Nugget]

I tried it. Full bury didnt bite as well and I got some slip.

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Now you tell me.
Yup.. full bury 3/16" slips

 

[Nugget]

Think I have a winner with a 1/8" amsteel continuous loop. This one is a 10" loop. It bite under a load and break better than expected. Good bye Beal Jammy

 

[Aaronpaul14]

Think it will work with other knots? Or even as an eye to eye?

 

[Nugget]

Think it will work with other knots? Or even as an eye to eye?

No clue. This continues loop is ony 10". Think i would need a bigger loop to try other knot. It works with a rope tender too.

 

[always89y]

Think I have a winner with a 1/8" amsteel continuous loop. This one is a 10" loop. It bite under a load and break better than expected. Good bye Beal Jammy

I start getting nervous under 3/16, cept for daisychains. Only because im fat!

 

[Nugget]

I start getting nervous under 3/16, cept for daisychains. Only because im fat!

It's a full bury. Lol

 

[Gumbymedic]

Works like a champ. This is 3/16 amsteel cont loop, but not full bury. This was what I was using on my original double tether climbing system, but went to amsteel for the entire rig. (Strictly for weight savings)

How much of a bury do you need for the prussic you made?

 

[Ontariofarmer]

What is the strength of a 1/8 amsteel full bury loop?


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[Nugget]

Breaking strength of 1/8 is 2,500lbs.

 

[Nugget]

Think it will work with other knots? Or even as an eye to eye?

Great question.

I made a 3/16" Amsteel Distel hitch this morning. It bites as good as the 1/8 continuous loop but break alot better. 3/16 amsteel also has a higher breaking strength at 5,400lbs.

 

[always89y]

Yep

 

[Squirrels]

Couple weeks ago I put and eye to eye 7/64 amsteel piece on some 6mm TRC in a distel hitch. Works well but I want to try it with 1/8" as well for added strength and it would be a little easier to give slack when applying pressure to the top of the hitch simply because of the larger diameter. By the way anyone know where I can get some 1/8" Amsteel since dutchware has stopped shipping for the time being.

 

[Nugget]

Couple weeks ago I put and eye to eye 7/64 amsteel piece on some 6mm TRC in a distel hitch. Works well but I want to try it with 1/8" as well for added strength and it would be a little easier to give slack when applying pressure to the top of the hitch simply because of the larger diameter. By the way anyone know where I can get some 1/8" Amsteel since dutchware has stopped shipping for the time being.

Come on man.... DanO is still open!

I also have some extra that I would be willing to sell or trade. Would love to trade for 3/16 Amsteel.