Ax-Man
Don't make me chop you
Looks like I am going to in for some late season climbing. So it is time to do some revamping in the climbing hitch and lanyard department. So I have a few questions that I can't find the answers I am looking for even though I have done some research or at least tried to do anyway. Search functions and I don't seem to get along to good especially over at TB or the threads go off in a different direction which is nothing unusual.
I recently bought some HRC along with some Technora. The HRC has been getting good reviews as a cord for longevity. Which is good. I can't find much info on Technora for a climbing hitch. My only experience with Technora has been for a footlocking cord to get into a real tall tree which is very seldom. I have some Technora and I do like what I see and feel which is why I ordered some more and maybe give it a try also.
How does HRC handle for a climbing hitch in a VT configuration ????
Can I expect it to be the same or better in terms of grab and release than the 3/8th's Stable braid I am using now which is basically a polyester?? Samson's twin to NE Sta Set. I really like the Stable Braid but I am kind of bored with it also and just looking for something different to try. Ya all know how that goes.
How about the Technora as a hitch?? Good ?? Bad?? Fair?? Don't bother??
Since I am asking questions.
These small diameter cords that are like 5mm that I see tied into small prussiks everywhere on the net. Are there any out there that are rated for 5,000 lbs?? I can't find any and thought it would be nice to find one so I could revamp my lanyard also. The only ones I can find are basically ones that should only be used as an accessory. To revamp my lanyard I need one that is at least close to 5,000 as it would at times be used in a life support situation.
I might add my climbing rope is a broken in ArborMaster Blue Streak if this might be a factor. I am open to buying a new rope. Let's not go there for now.
I recently bought some HRC along with some Technora. The HRC has been getting good reviews as a cord for longevity. Which is good. I can't find much info on Technora for a climbing hitch. My only experience with Technora has been for a footlocking cord to get into a real tall tree which is very seldom. I have some Technora and I do like what I see and feel which is why I ordered some more and maybe give it a try also.
How does HRC handle for a climbing hitch in a VT configuration ????
Can I expect it to be the same or better in terms of grab and release than the 3/8th's Stable braid I am using now which is basically a polyester?? Samson's twin to NE Sta Set. I really like the Stable Braid but I am kind of bored with it also and just looking for something different to try. Ya all know how that goes.
How about the Technora as a hitch?? Good ?? Bad?? Fair?? Don't bother??
Since I am asking questions.
These small diameter cords that are like 5mm that I see tied into small prussiks everywhere on the net. Are there any out there that are rated for 5,000 lbs?? I can't find any and thought it would be nice to find one so I could revamp my lanyard also. The only ones I can find are basically ones that should only be used as an accessory. To revamp my lanyard I need one that is at least close to 5,000 as it would at times be used in a life support situation.
I might add my climbing rope is a broken in ArborMaster Blue Streak if this might be a factor. I am open to buying a new rope. Let's not go there for now.