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lewisiarediviva
Jan 30, 2006, 10:09 PM
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:lol:
Well, I knew I had an issue when I realized that our slack line was wadded up under the snow, which has melted.
I went out to bring it into our garage to hang dry but I realized that birds do sit in the tree that it is under.
So being the mother that I am I pose the following question:
Do I wash it in hot water, or cold water with a dash of bleach?
It is for back yard use only and never reaches more than three feet above the ground. (It sits in this wadded up position for lawn mowing ease.)
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kman
Jan 30, 2006, 10:22 PM
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In reply to: never reaches more than three feet above the ground
well then it wouldn't even hurt to use battery acid then would it :lol:
Would bleach not ruin it :?:
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climbinhigh18
Jan 30, 2006, 10:22 PM
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Front loading washer w/ super mild soap(bronners). Def stay away bleach or any other chemical detergent. ciao, K
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 30, 2006, 10:49 PM
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In reply to: well then it wouldn't even hurt to use battery acid then would it :lol: Would bleach not ruin it :?:
You pose wonderful questions, and I have contemplated deeply on them. But I have decided that
1. battery acid is not only harmful to kids, but washing machines as well (I'd rather buy more gear then a new machine), and
2. "proper" use of bleach only slowly deteriorates items, making it a better sanitizing option.
hmmmm.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 30, 2006, 10:51 PM
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In reply to: Front loading washer w/ super mild soap(bronners). Def stay away bleach or any other chemical detergent. ciao, K
So climbinhigh18, you think hot water may fully kill those ugly germs with less damage to my rope then a few drops of bleach?
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coldclimb
Jan 30, 2006, 10:52 PM
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I wouldn't use bleach. Actually what I'd do is get a bunch of friends over, rig the line, and work it for a few hours. That'll wear off anything unpleasant. ;)
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veganboyjosh
Jan 31, 2006, 8:18 PM
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In reply to: I wouldn't use bleach. Actually what I'd do is get a bunch of friends over, rig the line, and work it for a few hours. That'll wear off anything unpleasant. ;)
um...i've met--and camped--with some of coldclimb's friends, and i'd suggest that if you do have them over to walk your line, wash it after they finish...
:wink:
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fishbelly
Jan 31, 2006, 8:31 PM
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Something lemon scented is nice or pine if you 're outdoorsy :D
Have you tried Brillo pads on hexes
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Jan 31, 2006, 9:11 PM
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In reply to: Have you tried Brillo pads on hexes
No, but I've had good success with a file.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 9:40 PM
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I had to google :oops: Brillo pads.
Well, I haven't touched the line yet. I may have to get a wrench to undo the locking Carabiner because my Man O' Strength has a hell weak at the office, and another storm is coming in.
I just may decide to do a scientific experiment with it- the kids will love that. If I decide to bleach it I suppose y'all will want monthly updates on it's condition.
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Jan 31, 2006, 9:45 PM
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In reply to: Well, I haven't touched the line yet. I may have to get a wrench to undo the locking Carabiner because my Man O' Strength has a hell weak at the office, and another storm is coming in.
tip:don't tighten the screwgates on lockers when they've been loaded. esp in a slackline setup. the biner stretches, exposing more threaded area for the locking screw to cover, and when it's tensioned, and you tighten it, once you release the tension, it's locked beyond normal means...
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 9:55 PM
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The main issue with the biner is that it has also been sitting under snow- hasn't seen any tension since early November. . . and it wasn't opened after the tension was released. Sad to say but I believe it is now somewhat worthless. :tinfoilhat:
Would WD40 help open it with ease? Reducing stress on an already stressed carabiner?
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coldclimb
Jan 31, 2006, 10:02 PM
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In reply to: The main issue with the biner is that it has also been sitting under snow- hasn't seen any tension since early November. . . and it wasn't opened after the tension was released. Sad to say but I believe it is now somewhat worthless. :tinfoilhat: Would WD40 help open it with ease? Reducing stress on an already stressed carabiner?
A biner is never worthless for slacklining. The fun part is continuing to use it till it breaks, and then you have a story to tell people. :lol: It'll probably never break though, I haven't broken one yet...
As for opening it, have you tried just using a pair of pliers? That's done the trick for me in the past.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 10:06 PM
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hmm, pliers.
You may have something going their. The more I think about it the more I think
Duh! A wrench is going to actually be really annoying.
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jt512
Jan 31, 2006, 10:14 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Front loading washer w/ super mild soap(bronners). Def stay away bleach or any other chemical detergent. ciao, K So climbinhigh18, you think hot water may fully kill those ugly germs with less damage to my rope then a few drops of bleach?
Why do you worry about germs on a slack line? Are your kids in the habit of gnawing on it? Don't use bleach or hot water. I doubt that any slack line in the history of the activity has ever been washed, so why be the first?
Jay
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 10:15 PM
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In reply to: Something lemon scented is nice or pine if you 're outdoorsy :D
I'm considering a lavender scent. The aromatic therapeutic aspect should relax me and help me concentrate. Then maybe my ability to slackline will surpass my children. They get so wired i don't think they would notice the aromatic senses telling them to relax.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 10:28 PM
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In reply to: I doubt that any slack line in the history of the activity has ever been washed, so why be the first? Jay
Jay, because I am a rebellious soul.
:angel:
And I don't like stretching a line wearing my rubber gloves. (I'm talking a lot of birds. . . .)
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jt512
Jan 31, 2006, 10:34 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: I doubt that any slack line in the history of the activity has ever been washed, so why be the first? Jay Jay, because I am a rebellious soul. :angel: And I don't like stretching a line wearing my rubber gloves. (I'm talking a lot of birds. . . .)
I would go along with rope manufacurers' instructions not to use hot water, and certainly not bleach. If you must wash it, use cold water; otherwise, buy a new slack line.
Jay
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 10:53 PM
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Oh, Jay. Why be so serious?
This slackline has already been mistreated. So if I'm already looking at buying a new one in the near future, why not see how far this one can go? Why not share in our amused curiosity?
I lewisiaredivivia officially invite you, jt512, to take a chance and answer my original question, of which was an either/or question. Even if you disagree with either option, I am sure you may think one is better than the other. It's kind of like voting for president Jay. Buying a new Government is the right thing to do, but we usually decide between hot water and bleach instead.
Try it Jay.
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jt512
Jan 31, 2006, 11:05 PM
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In reply to: Oh, Jay. Why be so serious?
Because I couldn't tell if your original question was serious or not, and therefore whether some kid's ankle was at risk.
Jay
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coldclimb
Jan 31, 2006, 11:15 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Front loading washer w/ super mild soap(bronners). Def stay away bleach or any other chemical detergent. ciao, K So climbinhigh18, you think hot water may fully kill those ugly germs with less damage to my rope then a few drops of bleach? Why do you worry about germs on a slack line? Are your kids in the habit of gnawing on it? Don't use bleach or hot water. I doubt that any slack line in the history of the activity has ever been washed, so why be the first? Jay
Why post in the slacklining forum when your expertise is nutrition, NOT slacklining, and a lot of your posts in the slackline forum in the past have led us all right into flame wars? :lol:
Lots of people wash their slacklines.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 31, 2006, 11:23 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Oh, Jay. Why be so serious? Because I couldn't tell if your original question was serious or not, and therefore whether some kid's ankle was at risk. Jay
:shock:
Oh Jay! It's slacklining! Ankles are already at risk.
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fishbelly
Jan 31, 2006, 11:34 PM
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Any thread that combines laundry detergents, industrial lubricants , hand tools and educational experiences for children plus climbing. Has to be good.
Wait ,,is slacklineing actually climbing?
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slacklinejoe
Feb 1, 2006, 3:01 AM
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Uh, Jay - I wash my slacklines occasionally too - they get filthy with our semi-muddy ground and it gets ground in really well. I've even had too much fine dust build up on a line turn it practically into a slip-n-slide (damn fun by the way - I could actually slide down the line several feet).
I say warm to hot water, about the temp you'd consider a hot shower, nylon should be fine in those temps. Use a mild soap - never bleach - and hand wash in the tub or if it's gotta be in a machine inside a lingerie bag or washer with no aggitator.
Don't even hang dry it, let it air dry it on the ground in the shade. Nylon likes to do weird things when wet and under tension, even a little - may permanantly put stiff spots in it (not likely unless it has a lot dangling though). Make sure it dries very well before use or storage.
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