Camp Gyro on rope bridge
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treegongfu
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I've been using it. Although, the only relevant information is limited and that being that I am still alive.
Stumpsprouts
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It does seem a bit thin for traditional rope bridge. I have my eye on it though, will be curious to see what wear looks like after full time use for those of you who use it.
treegongfu
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There is a thread on Arbtalk where they discuss it and one of the posters says he has been solicited for feedback from Camp. The purpose of the feedback was to gain insight on modifications for a revised version.
It makes such a great bridge attachment that I would like to see one with one of the rings made larger as a dedicated bridge attachment device.
Actually, I fail to see what else I would use the Gyro for.
It makes such a great bridge attachment that I would like to see one with one of the rings made larger as a dedicated bridge attachment device.
Actually, I fail to see what else I would use the Gyro for.
Jehinten
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- Evansville
Wouldn't this only be true if the rope bridge was making a 180° bend? I would think the shallower rope angle would allow for a larger bend over a smaller piece of hardware
treegongfu
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I just read the arbtalk thread again.
A proposed solution is to attach the Gyro to a DMM shackle and the shackle to your bridge.
A proposed solution is to attach the Gyro to a DMM shackle and the shackle to your bridge.
Quintanana
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Yup large shackle. Orients very nicely. Better to replace a 30$ bit than an 80$ bit
My thoughts exactly.
I’ve never gotten really concerned with bend radius on appropriate bridge hardware.
Steve Connally
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I've got one on mine!! Love it
Steve Connally
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I forgot to add mine is connected with a DMM Nexus shackle.
Stumpsprouts
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Yep. If you use two rings on a terminal rigging point, you can achieving an acceptable bend radius, and reserve single x rings as fishing pole redirects. I would not use a biner on a moving rope (whether it is mrs climbing or rigging).
I would use a biner as a redirect on a srs.
I have been using rope connections below the 3:1 recommendations for virtually my entire climbing career. Never have I experienced a failure from doing so. The same holds true for the strength reduction caused by knots.
Our climbing systems have a healthy amount of extra strength built into them specifically to deal with our working environment. That does not mean you can abuse them without consequences; however, if you stay within realistic guidelines, inspect and retire worn-out gear, things will work as needed.
Our climbing systems have a healthy amount of extra strength built into them specifically to deal with our working environment. That does not mean you can abuse them without consequences; however, if you stay within realistic guidelines, inspect and retire worn-out gear, things will work as needed.
Steve Connally
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I initially had the big DMM shackle and found the slop to eat the grommets. Once that happens the tendency is for the Gyro to side load the shackle. I have no moved to the small shackle and there is almost no movement or eating of said grommets. Not a fan of a biner on a bridge either. I like the smooth rounded rings or such.
No doubt DMM makes nice gear, but I think it's an abbreviation for Disappears My Money.
