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Re: [jmnhawk] 7mm rap cord:
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sspssp
Aug 20, 2009, 6:32 PM
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Some where along the way I have tried almost every combination of ropes.
I've gone with a 6mm. It save weight but I found it difficult to handle.
7mm works fine. If you are only occasionally hauling a pack that isn't too heavy, it should be fine. But it will eventually fuzz up with a lot of heavy hauling (although 7mm static is not too pricey to just replace as needed).
I tie the ropes together with a EDK. I do make the tails long enough that I can take the tail of the skinny cord and tie a fisherman knot with it (so the skinny tail cannot pull through the EDK). Double fisherman is also safe (but can be more of a pain to untie).
Nowadays, I'm more inclined to carry a dynamic 8.1mm because of the back up potential.
Make sure you rap system can handle the skinny cord. I have been happy with the Jaws (atc style with V slots) and a leather glove.
(This post was edited by sspssp on Aug 20, 2009, 6:35 PM)
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