Ann Arbor fatality

[CutHighnLetFly]

Dude I'm going on I think 2 years(tops) on the same rope bridge, first thing I'm doing at work today is changing that bridge. I inspect it often, but sounds like I'm past time span. Really glad I looked at the this thread, feel pretty silly all the sudden flying the bridge for sooo long.

 

[Matt J Leppek]

Nick, what do you think about using 12 strand such as true blue for a rope bridge? I don't like using core ropes for bridges, harder to inspect.

I like to use 2 rings on my bridge to increase the bend radius, and also back up the main bridge with a 3/8 bridge (which is tied slightly loose, so it doesn't see as much wear).

 

[JontreeHI]

I've had mine since June and the bridge still looks in pristine condition. I'll change it though.

I burned through mine about 2 months ago, also since June. They do wear well

 

[bonner1040]

I don't really care for 12 strand and I've always felt that extraneous redundant backup systems just create more hazard than they mitigate. Using a 3/8s bridge as a secondary backup is unnecessary and creates a potential for gear lash and entanglement.

Kind of like using 2 carabiners because you don't want to inspect/replace the first one.

I think 1/2" sixteen strand is a good choice if you want a non core dependent bridge rope.


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[Matt J Leppek]

Thanks for the response. Will be picking up some 16 strand for the next bridge.