New climbing line?

I like the fly. Other than weight (which matters), I feel the smaller diameter is off set by a softer hand.

I find that it has little if any wear problems and no snagging problems. I like the way it handles in tools like the ART RG. Though with the old pulley on the rg, it would sometimes slip out a bit.

What I hate about it.....the splice. A big bulky thing that is not too friendly with some rope tools. Plus the sheath on my splice has slipped loose. Which I suppose means I should retire it. (I know, if I have to ask....)

Other ropes..... Edelrid seems popular here. I would not recommend it. I find it waxy with poor wear characteristcs.

To each his/her own. I will probably get some of the fire next time I am in the states. Rope seems VERY expensive here. Especially at the local dealers.

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one thing i like about the fly is for long limb walks and or big trees. I find too much stretch in some of the other lines can create problems when you're way out from your tie in. I prefer the more static feel. It also works alot better w/ my ascenders.
 
I'm climbing on Fire right now as my 120'. I love it, give it a quick break in and it's a perfect footlocking rope.

Anyone here prefer footlocking on the fly? I've heard this from a couple of people, but i've also heard people say the opposite.
 
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Plus the sheath on my splice has slipped loose. Which I suppose means I should retire it. (I know, if I have to ask....)


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Nathan, you mean the heat shrink round the splice?
just get your missus's hair drier out, that should sort it out
 
That's it Mark. I couldn't remember the name because N. E. gave me a length to try out before they had decided on one. Mine isn't as colorful either. It looks like they added a couple of brighter strands into the rope since mine. Have you tried it?
Jon
 
Right Mahk, that's it. I just responded to Mark before reading your mail. You got it. Have you never tried climbing it? If you have a fresh hank, you might want to. I really like it myself.

Jon
 
I tell you what, I know about a half dozen or so people who ran out and bought it as soon as it came out. EVERY one of them switched back to their original rope within a week. This is actually the only place that I have heard of people liking it. I have no experience with it at all as of yet, but after all the negative feedback I heard about it until now, I hadn't planned on trying it out. I guess I should anyway. You never know.
 
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