amsteel abraison resistance

[PUClimber]

I thought about using some amsteel to splice up a friction saver and was wondering how it took abrasion resistance. Would it be a good idea and take the abuse like a 16 strand or the webbing through the natural crotches of rough bark. Also I was wondering if anyone has used it to make the whoopie saver or something to that effect. I figured it would be adjustable that way and take the abuse. Any thoughts or opinions.

 

[NickfromWI]

Is this for rigging purposes?

Amsteel is made of dyneema fibers. Dyneema is very tough and handles abrasion quite well. However, Amsteel rope is woven so softly that I would not say that it handles abrasion well.

It can be made into a whoopie, but requires a longer bury.

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nick

 

[PUClimber]

This is going to be used to climb off of as a FS. It's going to be the smaller diameter cordage.

 

[Gord]

Beeline or something like it is likely a better choice if you want something smaller diameter. Amsteel picks as easy as tenex.

 

[NickfromWI]

I'm wondering when a rope manufacturer will make a more tighter woven technora or vectran single braid that arborists can use for rigging such as this. I know it would sorta demean the rope a bit as those fibers don't like tight turns... but I think it'd be good for jobs like this.

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nick

 

[NickfromWI]

PUClimber, maybe an Icetail whoopie would work for you?

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nick

 

[Zac]

Why not use just use tenex or yalex? I put a webbing sheath over my tenex rigging false crotch to help with abraison. It's rated plenty strong.

 

[Norm_Hall]

I would shy away from dyneema. It has a very low melting point. It's abrasion resistance is phenonmenal. Tech12 would be a better choice. Tenex or yalex with a tube cover is just fine for this purpose.

 

[KentuckySawyer]

What about All Gear's tech cord? 100% Technora 16 strand hollow braid. The 5/16ths would be great for what you want Tyler. I think its a class 2 hollow braid so, like with Amsteel, you'll need a longer bury. Knot & Rope Supply has tech cord.

 

[NickfromWI]

Good call, KentuckySawyer!

 

[Gerald_Beranek]

Wouldn't a 5/16" line be slightly incline to cut through the bark of a young tender top?

 

[PUClimber]

I took the advice of my KY friend and have some tech cordage along the way as well as some safety blue hi-vee.