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allan_thomson
Feb 15, 2004, 2:37 PM
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Anyone got one of these ATC's with the v notches cut into them? I find that I have to lift my rope out of the v notch, or else it locks, (my rope's a 10.5 MM diameter), which at indoor walls earns me a slagging off by the staff for my belay technique (cos I have to lift my arm up to do it). . I've heard people say they are more suited to half ropes.
Anyone find any similar problems, or got any advice on using them, cos at the moment I've gone back to my Black Diamond ATC, but I'd like to use my simond properly
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allan_thomson
Feb 15, 2004, 5:03 PM
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Thanks
I have been advised to rotate it so I can use the side without the V notches, but obviously if there is anyway I could use the side with the V notches I would prefer to.
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daisuke
Feb 15, 2004, 5:06 PM
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I had the cubik but lost it, however I never had the problem you're describing and even tho I have a 10mm rope. it does hold the rope more in high friction mode than the new ATC-XP but certainly not enough to lock up.
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allan_thomson
Feb 15, 2004, 5:09 PM
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How did you avoid it happening? I found if I lifted my arm up, that would free the rope, but it wasn't good practive as it meant that I was slower when paying out, taking in the ropes, than with a normal ATC.
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allan_thomson
Feb 15, 2004, 5:10 PM
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Also it meant that when lowering people the descent would be jerky and quick with sudden stops rather than slow and more controlled as with a normal ATC.
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dmon
Feb 16, 2004, 9:46 AM
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Your rope has a circumference of 10.5mm? Dude, I'd be more worried about that than your belay device.
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daisuke
Feb 16, 2004, 1:59 PM
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what's wrong with 10.5mm????
allan, I don't think I ever experienced what you're talking about. is the device new? after a bit of use it should loosen up.
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pehperboy
Feb 16, 2004, 2:52 PM
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In reply to: Your rope has a circumference of 10.5mm? Dude, I'd be more worried about that than your belay device.
In reply to: what's wrong with 10.5mm????
I think he was trying to make a phallic joke. Probably have to be from Oz to get it... :roll:
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easton
Feb 16, 2004, 5:06 PM
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For the math dis-inclined out there circumference means the distance around the rope, not how thick it is. 10.5 mm circumference = about 3.2 mm diameter.
However, it may also be a clever phallic reference.
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daisuke
Feb 16, 2004, 9:46 PM
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oh yeah, but I seriosly doubt anyone is stupid enough to climb on 3.2mm rope, let's not get caught up in the technicalities (btw, 3.2mm rope would not snag on the ATC)
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