O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[simplypete]

was working a little while ago and decided that I needed a longer lanyard than the 10 footer that I have been using for the last few years. I bought some three strand and a phid and gave it a go. Now I have two new lanyards. One 30 footer with a hitch climber and one 15 footer with a gri gri and a spliced in snap. Snowing like mad out today so I hung from the rafters in the garage. I think I will like them alot. The gri gri seems like a good match for a lanyard and it was not being used for anything else. Want pictures?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

You betcha.... Post away..
You will probably love the longer lanyards for positioning. 14 and 18 footers are my favs.

 

[simplypete]

 

[brendonv]

Nice.

I'm hooked on three strand lanyards now. Cheap, easy to splice, bomber, and works killer with a micro grab with no tension spring.

Unfortunately I struggle without a fid though. Gotta find a tent stack to sacrifice then Im good to go.

 

[simplypete]

I'm really hoping that the 30 footer is going to come in handy with the double hitch climber set up. Hanging from the rafters, it was pretty easy to get from one side of the room to the other.

 

[simplypete]

Nice.

I'm hooked on three strand lanyards now. Cheap, easy to splice, bomber, and works killer with a micro grab with no tension spring.

Unfortunately I struggle without a fid though. Gotta find a tent stack to sacrifice then Im good to go.

I retired my old micro grab because the wire was frayed. Can I use it without the tension wire? hmm, possibilities.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

You can always replace the wire or use without. Just make sure you check your purchase prior to loading the grab
30 footer should be bomb for a short climb line position lanyard with the HC in double crotch situations.

 

[SkwerI]

Pete, I may be mistaken but I think somebody suggested using weedeater line instead of the wire for tension. Might not be quite as stiff but it won't fray and takes about 5 seconds to replace.

 

[simplypete]

I have a petzl grab and do not see a easy way to get the old stuff out. I will mess with it and put up a post on the cheap basterds thread. Thanks

 

[brendonv]

I had a thread about the wire, on the old forum.

It works excellent without it on the 3 strand, has the perfect amount of tension just from the size of the rope. No worries about not catching either, it won't even slide itself on the line. Other ropes it's nice to have the tension wire, it will flow freely up and down the line and get annoying.

 

[Burnham]

I was the one that posted about weed whacker string. Get the largest diameter you can fit in. It takes a small allen wrench to remove the wire and replace with the plastic string. Don't recall the size, but it's a little one. Your Petzl rope grab should have come with one, as well as a spare cable .

Keep an eye on that Gri Gri as a lanyard adjuster. At least on smooth rope, it can allow the rope to creep through the device under very low loading, like when you have it fastened around the tree, but it's going slack now and again as you work. So long as you have a stopper of some sort on the tail, you won't ever lose your safety, but if you think it's set at so-and-so amount of lanyard and the lean back expecting tension soon, it can take you by surprise.

Might not do that on the three strand, but I'd watch it close for a while to see if it does.

 

[simplypete]

Three little bears and a throw line bag. Much nicer than the folding cube.

Fits wonderful. Now the heat test in a coupla months. I doubt it will be much hotter due to the very short hair underneath. The muffs fit much nicer than they do on the Ecrin.

 

[simplypete]

B, I do have a stopper and climbed on it for a short while so I am aware of the tendencies of the gri gri. I think it will do alright on the three strand but we will see. I may report back at a later date.

 

[SkwerI]

Pete, I have a pair of those exact same earmuffs (without the helmet) and I really like them. They are much more durable than the muffs on my Husqvarna helmet and the low profile design is nice and light.

 

[Burnham]

B, I do have a stopper and climbed on it for a short while so I am aware of the tendencies of the gri gri. I think it will do alright on the three strand but we will see. I may report back at a later date.

Very good. I'll look forward to hearing how you get along with it .

 

[brendonv]

Those are tiny muffs, nice.

Whats the noise reduction rating? I can't seem to find them online, where'd ya get them?

 

[woodworkingboy]

If you are using three strand as a lanyard and want to fly without hardware, try some double eye spliced bee line with a Schwabisch prusik with it. I haven't tried too many other systems to compare, but it seems to grab super quick and easily release to slide.

 

[sotc]

All I used to climb on for a flip line was 3 strand, they are nice , you just end up replacing them more often. I haven't had a wire in my micro grabs for 6-8 years, no problems at all.
I youf cut the 3 strand with a hot knife before unraveling, I found it easier to splice, most times without a fid. If you twist the rope backwards it will give some slack in lay

 

[simplypete]

The price structure is def right using the three strand. I won't need any rope products for quite some time. Got a whole roll of the stuff and a spankin new climb line hanging in the shop. Those are good tips for splicing I am still a little messy with only doing it about 5 times. Using the hot knife and untwisting should clean them up nicely. Thanks.

Jay, I certainly appreciate your presence here and hope you have a great day tomorrow. Thankfully you still have the nets to keep your brain on drugs, erm, occupied for periods. I've tried the Schwabisch, but don't you get a prob of the knot tightening up? That other knot that is like Moahican seems to not tighten so much over constant tightening and releasing. I don't really know, just kickin ideas.

Oh and Wesspur sells um, and they are 92 db rated low pro's. They fit and feel super nice. Comfy. Thinking about wearing them around the house for a few days while the wife is gone.

 

[lumberjack]

92dB? That can't be right. The ear plugs I use are near the best in terms of protection and are only 32dB. 92db would be near a quiet room (aside from bone transmitting the sound).

 

[sotc]

Another thing I do Pete, is a small zip tie set where I want to un ravel to. First strand gets tucked twice, then everything gets tucked once after that. Cut zip tie and remove when your done

 

[Burnham]

Ditto what Carlito said. I thought the same when I read that number. But they are nice and small, I like that.

 

[simplypete]

your right. The Noise Reduction Rating is 21. I wore them today and man do they work good. Better than my old muffs and about equal to the in the ear type that I have worn. Helmet was very comfy as well. It was a good purchase after wearing my Petzl ecrin for more than 5 years.

 

[Burnham]

That's not very effective noise reduction, I fear. What were you using on your Ecrin before, Pete?

Way better than nothing, though. If a guy wears them because they are comfortable or otherwise uses no hearing protection, they are certainly beneficial.

 

[simplypete]

I was using the peltor kit for the Ecrin. They never sealed very good due to conflict with the helmet. I would have to wiggle them around to get them to seat. Better than nothing, like you said. I could have gotten the 27 nrr for the alveo but decided to have the lower profile design. I like having the muffs on the helmet. They are always there and never wasting time by looking for ear protection or just going without if not exposed for long. After doing a bit of research maybe I should have gotten the 27's. Live and learn I guess.