Rappel rope help

[Jasonejt]

Looking for opinions Which rappel rope to use and also how many feet of it

 

[gcr0003]

Looking for opinions Which rappel rope to use and also how many feet of it

So so so many threads about the same subject dude….

40ft of any static or dynamic single rope you like. The rope will be dependent on the rappel device you use. Figure 8, safegard, ATC, munter Etc. Do you care about bulk? if so, try 8-9mm. Are you using a device with size restrictions? if so, 9-10mm would be better. Do you want to be able to get a good grip on the rope, maybe get something with more girth like predator or phantom. Do you think you’ll be hard on the rope and expose it wet environment, maybe get a caving or dry treated rope. You’d be hard pressed to throw a rock and hit a rope that is meant for climbing that you couldn’t rappel on. If you want to just buy what everyone else is using go to doublestep.com. HTP, oplux, rescue tech, ultra tech, canyon c-IV to name a few.

 

[Jasonejt]

So so so many threads about the same subject dude….

40ft of any static or dynamic single rope you like. The rope will be dependent on the rappel device you use. Figure 8, safegard, ATC, munter Etc. Do you care about bulk? if so, try 8-9mm. Are you using a device with size restrictions? if so, 9-10mm would be better. Do you want to be able to get a good grip on the rope, maybe get something with more girth like predator or phantom. Do you think you’ll be hard on the rope and expose it wet environment, maybe get a caving or dry treated rope. You’d be hard pressed to throw a rock and hit a rope that is meant for climbing that you couldn’t rappel on. If you want to just buy what everyone else is using go to doublestep.com. HTP, oplux, rescue tech, ultra tech, canyon c-IV to name a few.

appreciate the reply and help

 

[gcr0003]

appreciate the reply and help

You got a budget or want the most expensive? You want a minimalist set up or a mechanical device?

 

[Jasonejt]

Guess I’ll have to look at different options. New to all of this and just gathering information

 

[gcr0003]

Guess I’ll have to look at different options. New to all of this and just gathering information

Cheap and tried and true will be a figure 8 or an ATC and some cord to use as a autoblock (third hand, catches rope if your hand slips).
ATC
Figure 8 Plate
Figure 8 plate also
Cord for autoblock

@DanO is a local so we like to support him, he supports us by getting all the saddlehunting gear you could ever want. His website is below. The ropes will be listed as a rappel rope in the

Ropes / Cords – Eastern Woods Outdoors

doublesteps.com

 

[Jasonejt]

Cheap and tried and true will be a figure 8 or an ATC and some cord to use as a autoblock (third hand, catches rope if your hand slips).
ATC
Figure 8 Plate
Figure 8 plate also
Cord for autoblock

@DanO is a local so we like to support him, he supports us by getting all the saddlehunting gear you could ever want. His website is below. The ropes will be listed as a rappel rope in the

Ropes / Cords – Eastern Woods Outdoors

doublesteps.com

good deal appreciate it

 

[gcr0003]

good deal appreciate it

Use this to join the ends of a stretch of cord in order to make loop used for your autoblock.