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wideguy
Jun 16, 2003, 9:07 PM
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I really like the autoblock as a rappell back-up as opposed to a prusik. Seems pretty bomber. Gonna spend some time practicing with that this week. Question is can you do the same thing or a variation using webbing or sewn runners as opposed to cord? A variation on a Bachman that still has the properties of strength, release and ease of use? Post a link to a thread if you have one.
Thanks.
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maculated
Jun 16, 2003, 9:09 PM
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You can do the autoblock with webbing (so I'd imagine sewn runner would be okay, too) as well.
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minnesotatrad
Jun 24, 2003, 5:35 PM
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Sewn runners work well if you have nothing else.
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sspssp
Jun 24, 2003, 6:12 PM
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Sewn runners work so-so. Most sewn runners are spectra and are more slippery than straight nylon. They will also melt easier if they do slip.
So I would either carry a sewn 100% nylon runner, or carry a tied nylon runner. It's not a bad idea to have a tied runner or two on your harness in case you went to back up a rap station.
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