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kane_schutzman
Apr 10, 2006, 9:24 PM
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Well, its going to be used to practice repeling and ascending. No huge falls should occur so I dont need a brand new 200$ rope...Let me know if anyone has anything...Must still be in SAFE USABLE CONDITION
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codhands
Apr 10, 2006, 11:21 PM
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Why would you want a dynamic rope for practicing ascending and rappeling? I would say go for a static rope. Might be a little more fun for you.
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kane_schutzman
Apr 10, 2006, 11:55 PM
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I want the dynamic because it is what will be used for all around practice, I might even do some practice falls on it, not too high! But static would give you a horrible whip lash.
They accomplish the same thing
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codhands
Apr 11, 2006, 12:12 AM
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Gotcha, original post was a little misleading, at least for me.
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kane_schutzman
Apr 11, 2006, 12:14 AM
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Actually, what would you suggest for repel and ascending?and why? I always figured dynamic is the best for almost all situations
Thanks
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caughtinside
Apr 11, 2006, 12:19 AM
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For rapping, dynamic and static are both fine. The dynamic will stretch, but no biggie.
The situations where you really want a static are for hauling loads, or ascending. The reason is that a dynamic rope will 'bounce' as you move up, possibly sawing against rock outcroppings.
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jt512
Apr 11, 2006, 12:19 AM
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In reply to: I want the dynamic because it is what will be used for all around practice, I might even do some practice falls on it, not too high! But static would give you a horrible whip lash. They accomplish the same thing
So, you want to buy a cheap, used rope to take practice falls on?
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kane_schutzman
Apr 11, 2006, 12:23 AM
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Like I said, practice, its not like I am going to be 30 ft in the air. If I was trying to do it cheap, I would buy static, which is considerably less then dynamic.
Thanks for your concern about my safty :lol:
I am unsure of what kind of $ to offer...Would a 60m dynamic rope for 65 be a good deal? It has no falls and is fairly new.
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can_climber
Apr 11, 2006, 12:25 AM
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I would recommend an 11mm or imperial equivalent static line for rappel and ascend practice. In many rappelling setups the rope runs over the edge of the cliff (cause your not rapping off a sport climb!), and the static line can help reduce the sawing of the rope on the cliff edge (you should pad the edge anyway) as you bounce on the line.
Also it seems like a bit of energy gets wasted bouncing as you ascend the dynamic lines...but that could be an illusion, cause if you time it just right it seems help.
Hmm, because of the springiness of dynamic lines, your knots and such at the anchors will tend to tighten quite a bit as well, and that wont be a big problem on static lines. Also your static line can be a bit of a workhorse with its tough sheath, it might withstand ascenders a little better.
I hope this helps you make your decision. But knowing RC.com, there will be 1 million reasons to use a dynamic line and many people telling me I am gonna end up dead.
last thing. Don't fall on those static lines....it will be bad.
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jt512
Apr 11, 2006, 1:26 AM
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In reply to: Like I said, practice, its not like I am going to be 30 ft in the air. If I was trying to do it cheap, I would buy static, which is considerably less then dynamic. Thanks for your concern about my safty :lol: I am unsure of what kind of $ to offer...Would a 60m dynamic rope for 65 be a good deal? It has no falls and is fairly new.
It has no falls? Fairly new? Why is the seller selling it, then? You are basically nuts to buy a used climbing rope.
Is your life not worth the extra $50 you'd need to buy a new rope?
Jay
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