SRT beginners ?

[Broncman]

Just starting my SRT equipment collection. Right now I have a CT foot ascender, Petal Ascension hand ascender and a GriGri.

The only rope I have currently is 1/2" New England Hy Vee. I read on Sheril Tree rope guide this rope is for ddrt ,not recommended for SRT. Is there any danger in using this for SRT or is it just not optimal.

I know the GriGri is not supposed to work on 1/2" but it fits fine and I have done 2 twenty foot climbs using a RADS type set up.

So, can I use this line for SRT until I get more rope?

 

[Grendel]

It'll be bouncy, but otherwise fine.

 

[Broncman]

Thanks! Now I just have to figure out which multiscender I need.... Leaning towards the HicthHiker 2.

 

[Hunnicutt]

HH2 or the Rope Wrench are probably your most affordable and versatile options.

 

[Raj]

I like the HH setup, tough, compact and economical to upgrade or maintain. Dial it in right and tending isn't bad.

 

[Merle Nelson]

And...HH works great on my NE Safety Blue (same but color as hi vee.)

 

[Grendel]

HH2 is great for choking the stem when your on spurs. Wrench is a little smoother on descent, at least until the HH breaks in. I like them both.

 

[CoreyYLTG]

No danger that I can think of but it is going to be a pain in the dick unless you like ball pits and trampolines. Beyond that call the manufacturer with questions about safe use. No comment on RADs, I have something similar but I'm not using that system with that rope so I can't comment.

 

[Broncman]

Thanks guys! Hopefully I will get to experiment more this weekend. Once weighted the rope has not been real springy the few times I have used it SRT. I just got a 20% off at Sherrill's. Might use it for more rope.

 

[Pfanner man]

try theschultzeffect.com for copious amount of SRT info

i think the Hy Vee isn't really rated for ascenders, so if you slip and load the cams they will shread the rope. if you buy a new rope try to get one that's ascender approved