is this rope good still

allmark

allmark

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This has been girth hitched for a spider leg. What do you think.
 

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Mark, what's the history of the rope? Was it overloaded or shockloaded, how old is it(cycles to failures)?

I would think that it is probably ok if you know its prior use. I have quite a few prussik loops that look that way , but have never been trashed. Even some of my lanyard hip prusiks look like this sometimes.
 
It hasn't been overloaded just left on the shackle. I worked it out some. There are no strands broke yet. No major shock loading. Probably made 100 picks with it up to 2500#
 
How about using a splice as you mentioned but with one of those large plastic teardrop eyes to help support the rope? I think I got mine when I was out at Kuemmerlings.
 
i don't like deformed rope; i'd cut that part off or degrade it. Inconsistent diameter and flat spots are 2 key identifiers to possibilities of internal damage in my book. A double braid specifically uses it's internals for loading.

Even if theoretically good; you really don't know; and it would like break the religion and respect mantra for the handling and coddling soft-wear.
 
What type/size rope is that Mark? Spydey implies its a double braid. That would be my guess too.

You could change to a loose weave 12 strand such as Tenex, Nerex, Yalex. Stronger than DB and the loose weave wouldn't deform so much on the hook.

Or Amsteel.
 
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Excellent question. One can't tell by just looking at the rope. You have to know it's history; how it was used, hitched, on what size rope was it hitched to, if it was exposed to more than a 20% load. Photo's don't tell all.
 
It's definitely a double braid. I'm guessing it's a full polyester rope. Looks like Stable Braid with that one blue tracer.

I can't tell from the pictures, but is there any glazing in the fibers? That' can be a sign of over loading- though just because there is NO glazing, doesn't mean that it WASN'T overloaded.

If it was my rope, after doing with it what you've described, I'd retire it. You had a good run with it, you got your money's worth, now it's time to cash out while your ahead!

I think we should put a splice on each end and throw it on the testing bed. When is the TreeBuzz getting a break-test bed?!?!?!

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nick
 
I agree with Nick on this one... even if it is fine, you've got your money out of it for sure. They make new rope every day man! Try a hank of something different and see how she goes. Myself, I love splicing up a new piece of equipment and trying out various applications... braking rope is crazy fun: let's break it!!! c'mon... please?
 
It is stablebraid. I took it off to retire it. I just wanted to see what all of you thought. Rope is alot cheaper than injuries or property damage. I have a place near me I can break it. If I get time Ill bring it there.
 
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When is the TreeBuzz getting a break-test bed?!?!?!

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nick

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Hmmm...sounds like a great idea. Now all we have to do is find a splicing sponsor who can see the value of having their name on the machine along with TB.

Does anyone know of a splicing wiz that would pony up?
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Wow, fancy you should ask. I have to have $100,000 sitting right here that I WAS going to give away...I guess I'll use it for this purpose instead!

allmark- If it needs to be spliced to be broken, I'll splice it up for you if you're not up to it. Free of charge, of course...in the name of education!

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nick
 
Thanks Ill let you know. It might be a good one for me to practice on but it all takes time. I was told to splice better I need to increase my cussing vocabulary.
 
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