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Shack
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 30, 2005 - 07:14pm PT
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I have a 60M dynamic lead rope and just ordered
a 60m static haul line,
and I want to use them both to rap the descent of WFLT,
(2 ropes being the preferred method?)..
does that pose any problems?
I have never used a static line before, so I am
wondering how they will work in a double rope rappel situation?
One stretches and the other doesn't.....
any thoughts?
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WBraun
climber
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May 30, 2005 - 07:18pm PT
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Huh? wtf, problems?? are you looking for them?
I've done that for a lifetime and never had a problem with one dynamic and one static.
I once lead the entire astroman on a static line when Galen Rowel was doing the sports illistrated shoot.
Just don't fall on a static line ......
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Shack
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2005 - 07:39pm PT
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Thanks Werner..but the straight answer is YES, I am looking
for problems,..before they arise.
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Mountain Man
Trad climber
Outer space
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May 30, 2005 - 11:29pm PT
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Shack,
We just climbed carrying my new 8 mil static line. Light, small. We tied them together with a figure 8 and tied the ends together with an overhand knot. No problems of any kind.
It is better to have the knot on the lead rope side, as the pull is markedly easier.
I would have no worries about using this set up.
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yo
climber
NOT Fresno
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May 30, 2005 - 11:58pm PT
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I would. That'll kill you, man.
Wasn't the knot walking like crazy during the rap? I put the knot on the small rope side every time.
Static/dynamic doesn't matter, but small diamter/large diameter sure does.
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Mountain Man
Trad climber
Outer space
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May 31, 2005 - 12:09am PT
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Yo,
No knot walking. We didn't do anything special to avoid it, it just didn't happen. Maybe because I had an 8. Some mentioned using a 5.5. That's extreme.
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Jul 11, 2005 - 11:36am PT
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I think it's safe to say it depends entirely on the difference in size between the two ropes. I usually lead with a 10.5mm and my static haul line is 9mm. I have no slippage issues no matter which side of the anchor the knot goes on. If you're matching an 11mm lead rope with a 7mm or 8mm haul line then it might be a different story.
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