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04-28-2013, 08:13 PM #21
Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who had a tough time getting tiblocs to work with 8mm ropes. I'll give the "German" setup a shot. Other than that any other suggestions or am I better off with another device with that size rope?
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04-28-2013 08:13 PM # ADS
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04-29-2013, 09:32 AM #22
Fair enough. I haven't had that problem yet, but my primary canyons aren't sandstone.
Ouch. Again, I haven't had this problem but could easily see it happening. Maybe clip the cable and replace with paracord/similar? The only two things it's good for are pulling back the cam and not dropping the Ropeman while rigging in precarious situations.
Although not described by the manufacturer, I'm comfortable using the cam pivot on the Ropeman as a pulley in most situations, and that essentially turns it into a slightly less efficient Micro Traxion. When my Ropemen break I'll probably replace them with Micro Traxions, but I'm pretty happy I bought them to start (at 42% the cost of Micro Traxions). Because I haven't had the sand-jamming problem, they have been a huge reliability/ease-of-use step up from Tiblocs. Do you find that the Micro Traxions get sand-jammed also?
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04-29-2013, 10:31 AM #23
Hi Joeb
A few tips:
Using Tiblocs takes practice. Most of the complaints I've heard stem from users who have not put in the time required to figure out how to use them properly. I generally agree with the folks who say the Ropeman is "better" for beginners who are just learning how to ascend a rope. But the Tibloc does offer advantages over the Ropeman for those who are willing and able to learn how to use it properly.
If you buy some, get out and practice with them (a lot). If you just buy them and keep in your pack or harness until the emergency happens, you might have to learn Tibloc usage the hard way: under duress. No fun, maybe dangerous, you go first.
Notes:
- carabiner choice affects function; for best results on small diameter ropes, use an ungrooved (i.e. not worn) Petzl Attache, Rock Exotica Pirate, or other symmetrical carabiner with round(ish) cross section >/= 12mm.
- when loading the Tibloc, it must be manually pressed against the rope to engage the teeth. Find a comfortable way of moving and holding the device (and carabiner) that makes this happen as naturally as possible; with practice, it will become automatic.
p.s. I'm no fan of the "German" method, nor do I know anyone who is.
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04-30-2013, 04:54 AM #24
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04-30-2013, 01:54 PM #25
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04-30-2013, 01:56 PM #26
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05-01-2013, 09:16 AM #27
Hank -
Thanks for the advice, you are right, I only spent about an hour with them testing various rope sizes, etc and got to a point where I knew I could use them in a pinch but certainly not fluid on them, particulary on 8mm rope free hanging. Will dust them off this weekend and put some more time in with them.
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05-01-2013, 11:38 AM #28
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