New to the rappel thing, but want to give it a try. I purchased the Canyon C-IV, Grivel Figure-8 and Hollowblock. I tried to rappel from the 5 - 6 foot range but it seemed very jerky coming down. The rope just chunked through the figure-8, was not smooth at all. I flipped the figure-8 over and attempted it both ways (convex and concave) and got the same results.
So I guess my question, as the title says, is there a break-in period for the new rope before it slides smoothly through the ATC? I am leaning toward getting the Safeguard, but didn't really want to spend the extra money.
So I guess my question, as the title says, is there a break-in period for the new rope before it slides smoothly through the ATC? I am leaning toward getting the Safeguard, but didn't really want to spend the extra money.