There is wisdom in Noah's post #6. Hard greasy/slippery ropes and hitch cordage with similar properties is a recipe for failure. I am a light climber and have had great success with 8mm HRC and 8mm beeline on kernmantle.
As you know I recently made the decision to hang up my saddle and spurs and move on to the next chapter in my life. Physically I felt like I could go for another decade, but mentally I was fucking done. This thing that I loved for so long no longer brought me joy and the thought of another big...
As far as I can tell no one is asking you to give up your rights, or harming you in any way, so why are you so opposed to people living their lives as they see fit?
Maybe Mick knows something we don't, but I'm pretty sure bringing a little ignorance and hate into the conversation ain't gonna make a 395 or 880 feel any lighter?
The so called experts don't really have an answer for this question. I will tell you that I was reinfected about 15 years ago and the tick couldn't have been in me for more than 2 hours.
Testing method is muy importante.. Standard western blot tests are notorious for false negatives. Expensive, but I would look into an IgeneX lyme panel (lyme, bartonella, babesia, etc.) if your are really concerned...