Renatomic808
09-23-2012, 04:38 AM
Well, so I'm starting to plan a couple of big first descents soon. One of the things i know I'll need, is more ropes. Apparently using ropes 2x's a week, with an average of 5 - 14 rappels per route, and 4-5 people on the crew, tend to wear down ropes pretty darn quick.
I've been using Sterling Rit 500, Sterling C IV, and another rope (unnamed), which is a 6mm full technora rope (break strength is 4700lbs).
However, i'm debating on trying some other ropes.. such as Tom's Imlay canyon ropes, Bluewater DS 8mm, etc.. Just looking for some feedback onto some ropes that we could play with. I've rappelled with the 6mm and its super for descents... but holy crap its a pain in the butt for a rescue, or ascending. So i may get more of that, but use it as a pull rope, or emergency escape.
I'm curious on the Imlay ropes though. Very reasonably priced. I'd love to try it and take it out on some of these "undone routes".. but would like to get a feel for it first. Bluewater DS looks great.. but holy crap its expensive.
Just looking for advice and opinions from others on wear and tear on the ropes, pros and cons, and of course prices.
A little teaser.. one of the routes, we expect a couple of the drops to be close to 1000ft :crazycobasa:
I've been using Sterling Rit 500, Sterling C IV, and another rope (unnamed), which is a 6mm full technora rope (break strength is 4700lbs).
However, i'm debating on trying some other ropes.. such as Tom's Imlay canyon ropes, Bluewater DS 8mm, etc.. Just looking for some feedback onto some ropes that we could play with. I've rappelled with the 6mm and its super for descents... but holy crap its a pain in the butt for a rescue, or ascending. So i may get more of that, but use it as a pull rope, or emergency escape.
I'm curious on the Imlay ropes though. Very reasonably priced. I'd love to try it and take it out on some of these "undone routes".. but would like to get a feel for it first. Bluewater DS looks great.. but holy crap its expensive.
Just looking for advice and opinions from others on wear and tear on the ropes, pros and cons, and of course prices.
A little teaser.. one of the routes, we expect a couple of the drops to be close to 1000ft :crazycobasa: