As most of you know, I am a hard core Unicender convert. Fantastic tool. I have had issues with high wear, or at least wear that was more than I wanted, and believe I have resolved that problem, to my satisfaction.
I have been using my latest Unicender for 9 months exclusively. This has been on 11 mm Velocity, wherein lies the primary problem. (Sorry Cody) I have been using load-sharing friction in the form of revolver carabiner and ring for long descents. This has allowed me to use the Uni for 9 months of everyday climbing with nominal wear. The wear that has occurred, I believe, is directly related to the soft feel and lack of roundness under load of the Velocity. If you pick up a piece of Velocity, you can actually pinch it flat. I have just started using some Rocket line. I am hoping this will be a much better combination for Rocket line is very firm under load, staying round, which contacts the cams more uniformly.
I am also trying out a micro 8 from Rock Exotica; very tidy and convenient.
One other peculiarity of the Unicender is its propensity to slide down the line when not in use. This is directly related to its loose and flexible design. To dampen this effect, I added some cloth-covered rubber hair bands in between each link. This still allows the Uni to function but just not with so much flop; which creates a much more consistent feel on the line.
Dave
I have been using my latest Unicender for 9 months exclusively. This has been on 11 mm Velocity, wherein lies the primary problem. (Sorry Cody) I have been using load-sharing friction in the form of revolver carabiner and ring for long descents. This has allowed me to use the Uni for 9 months of everyday climbing with nominal wear. The wear that has occurred, I believe, is directly related to the soft feel and lack of roundness under load of the Velocity. If you pick up a piece of Velocity, you can actually pinch it flat. I have just started using some Rocket line. I am hoping this will be a much better combination for Rocket line is very firm under load, staying round, which contacts the cams more uniformly.
I am also trying out a micro 8 from Rock Exotica; very tidy and convenient.
One other peculiarity of the Unicender is its propensity to slide down the line when not in use. This is directly related to its loose and flexible design. To dampen this effect, I added some cloth-covered rubber hair bands in between each link. This still allows the Uni to function but just not with so much flop; which creates a much more consistent feel on the line.
Dave
