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    ATH reacted to Tom Dunlap's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    There are a few threads in the archives while using screamers. It’s not a new topic The usual conclusion is that it isn’t a good tool...
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    ATH reacted to southsoundtree's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    There is a standardized self-belay used by pickers for the USFS. Also, climb with your back to the wind.
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    ATH reacted to Matias's post in the thread Lanyard snap attachment with Like Like.
    Knots can also be untied if the line needs to come back through a tight union. I work with a guy who prefers them for that reason, and...
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    ATH reacted to Reach's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    That is probably the biggest difference. Rock rope is naturally rather like a bungee cord. The rope I used to climb on, I've long...
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    ATH reacted to flushcut's post in the thread Lanyard snap attachment with Like Like.
    More to grab on to isn’t a bad idea if you have hand issues.
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    ATH replied to the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing..
    Isn't that a primary difference between rock ropes and tree ropes? (more elongation in rock ropes)
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    ATH reacted to Reach's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    I can see a place where that would be be good to have in trees. Questionable tie in points that you really can't see, that makes sense...
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    ATH reacted to southsoundtree's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    I use a Yates Screamer from time to time on SRS base-ties. Static until overloaded. I especially will use them with htp, as there is...
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    ATH reacted to treebing's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Im also curious about the wear. Most of the reviews so far have been with brand new devices. I saw someone say they climbed on 10mm...
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    ATH replied to the thread New device from ISC.
    I think the links are stainless steel, right? Not that they won't wear, but a LOT slower than aluminum. I've heard that advice...
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    ATH reacted to ghostice's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    I don't have a Reflex (or Blackbird) to try but I have noticed that with both the ZZ and Zillon, the links seem to elongate or spread...
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    ATH replied to the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing..
    For what? Tree climbing? Shouldn't be in a position to take a fall. We operate in a work positioning system, not a fall arrest...
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    ATH reacted to Reach's post in the thread Energy absorber for rock climbing. with Like Like.
    Sounds like a great device if you are doing a lot of solo lead climbing out on the rock walls. I'm not sure why you would want to use it...
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    ATH reacted to ghostice's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Thanks Kevin. I do wish folks who are doing on-line reviews would state what rope(s) they are using and with what weight on the device...
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    ATH replied to the thread Lanyard snap attachment.
    I thought Wesspur had splicing instructions, but didn't find those. There are tons of videos out there and lots of people here willing...
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