I'm assuming that's because our application isn't as strenuous as actual rock climbing?For quality climbing rope, 80 hunts is barely broken in
I'm assuming that's because our application isn't as strenuous as actual rock climbing?
SameThis was my first full season reppelling. Guessing 40 hunts this year and a few last year. Rope still like new. I do use a separate tether to clime so that takes most of the beating.
It depends on how quickly you come down the rope on a MRS system. My wife flies down on her Blake’s and I had to remove the last 5’ of her rope after 3 seasons. I’m on season 5 and I haven’t had to cut mine but I come down much slower and relieve some of the tension with my brake arm, while I come down. Another option to make your MRS rope last longer is to use a split tail. That way you’re only replacing that extra portion and your main climbing line will last longer.I’m hoping to start using DdRT/MRS soon, mostly just for fun but also for a couple of really old, mature trees I want to try and get into. My question is, does MRS vs SRS vs “simple” rappel make a noticeable difference on how the rope might last? Generally in MRS there is not a lot of dependence on mechanical devices, which I would generally think is less wear on the rope, but there is friction in the sliding hitch. Just curious how “method of use” might change the life on that rope.
You’ll be waisting money. Always hang your rope to dry. Try to avoid getting a lot of dirt on it to the best of your ability, and inspect your rope for abrasions, fraying, or melted looking spots. If you find a flat spot, learn to do the pinch test and check for damages. A rappel rope should last you multiple seasons because it’s a static kermantle cover and the rope is stationary. Rappelling generates some heat but since you’re not keeping the heat source in one spot it spreads and dissipates quickly. Also there is way less friction produces and less abrasion if you use a belay device or a figure 8, than if you were trying to use hitches.How often are you guys changing your rappel rope? I was going to do mine annually, regardless of any visible wear. I hunt around 60-80x a year. Sterling C-IV
I’m hoping to start using DdRT/MRS soon, mostly just for fun but also for a couple of really old, mature trees I want to try and get into. My question is, does MRS vs SRS vs “simple” rappel make a noticeable difference on how the rope might last? Generally in MRS there is not a lot of dependence on mechanical devices, which I would generally think is less wear on the rope, but there is friction in the sliding hitch. Just curious how “method of use” might change the life on that rope.
Gladly pay you $25 for your 1 year old, 40’ C-IV rappel rope.How often are you guys changing your rappel rope? I was going to do mine annually, regardless of any visible wear. I hunt around 60-80x a year. Sterling C-IV