- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
there is a slight bit of glazing on my 5/16 beeline cord and lots of little frays and burrs. the middle of the cord between both eyes feels alot skinnier then closest to the eyes too. should i get a new one allready?
should this hitch cord should be replaced?(pics)
- Thread starter Maui Palm & Tree Care
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nothing cut??? are the ends spliced? if so then it is normal for the middle to feel skinnier.
take your fingernail down it, unglaze it a bit, I would still ride it
reverse the way you tie it every climb too, even the wear.
take your fingernail down it, unglaze it a bit, I would still ride it
reverse the way you tie it every climb too, even the wear.
Norm_Hall
New member
- Location
- Wauconda, (Chicago),IL,USA
It's impossible to make a sound judgement call without actually seeing the cordage. Let somebody who knows what to look for, see it. If you're asking for help, then it's time to get a replacement. Always go with your gut.
- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
i just wanted to make sure im not retiring my cords to early. im trying to get the most outta the cord before replacing it.
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you can never have to much new hitch cord.....
you can never have to much new hitch cord.....
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
Re: should this hitch cord should be replaced?(pic
How often do you go through cords? I know I'm a lot slower than you young guys but I'm still riding one I made in January, used it almost every day and it's still fine.
It gets down to how you feel about climbing on it. If you have ANY reservations, ditch it because you need to trust your gear 100%.
How often do you go through cords? I know I'm a lot slower than you young guys but I'm still riding one I made in January, used it almost every day and it's still fine.
It gets down to how you feel about climbing on it. If you have ANY reservations, ditch it because you need to trust your gear 100%.
- Location
- Orange, MA
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The only thing I've noticed on my "older" piece of beeline, is even after switching sides, and rotating it, seems the cord has "flattened" out. Might just be my imagination though.
The only thing I've noticed on my "older" piece of beeline, is even after switching sides, and rotating it, seems the cord has "flattened" out. Might just be my imagination though.
Roger_Barnett
Participating member
- Location
- Seattle, in the PNWet
Re: should this hitch cord should be replaced?(pic
Beeline is soft; thus, it flattens out. That's one reason why I prefer Bailout, and now Ocean Polyester.
Beeline is soft; thus, it flattens out. That's one reason why I prefer Bailout, and now Ocean Polyester.
- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
Re: should this hitch cord should be replaced?(pic
i use 3 times a week full 8 hour days sometimes. when i descend i go slow but sometimes i pull hard and zip. i have noticed my descents are getting jerkier and jerkier as time goes by. if i like the feel of beeline what would you recomend me? btw i have never tried 3/8's cords, i have only used 5/16's
i use 3 times a week full 8 hour days sometimes. when i descend i go slow but sometimes i pull hard and zip. i have noticed my descents are getting jerkier and jerkier as time goes by. if i like the feel of beeline what would you recomend me? btw i have never tried 3/8's cords, i have only used 5/16's
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I love BL, but I have some OP hitch cords now and they are real good, after every climb I roll my beeline like you did with play dough as a kid, it rounds it out and I feel for any mushiness.
Chip's pics scared the poo outta me
I love BL, but I have some OP hitch cords now and they are real good, after every climb I roll my beeline like you did with play dough as a kid, it rounds it out and I feel for any mushiness.
Chip's pics scared the poo outta me
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
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i just wanted to make sure im not retiring my cords to early. im trying to get the most outta the cord before replacing it.
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Being cost conscious is important, but not as important as retiring it too late.
Confidence is part of the equation. Newer gear may mean faster working with less nagging feeling in the back of your mind. I know where you're at with being uncertain about acceptable wear.
This can be an opportunity to try some new cords.
Spliced hitch cords are nicer, and that's what you pay for. Perhaps, try some different tied cords for economy, then after finding what works well with your climbing set-up, go back for a spliced hitch cord.
For long lowering-out at the end of a climb, you may consider a non-twisting/ hockling mechanical device or combo, like F8 system, to reduce your hitch wear on spliced cord, helping you save your dimes and dollars for that climbing saw that you're after.
i just wanted to make sure im not retiring my cords to early. im trying to get the most outta the cord before replacing it.
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Being cost conscious is important, but not as important as retiring it too late.
Confidence is part of the equation. Newer gear may mean faster working with less nagging feeling in the back of your mind. I know where you're at with being uncertain about acceptable wear.
This can be an opportunity to try some new cords.
Spliced hitch cords are nicer, and that's what you pay for. Perhaps, try some different tied cords for economy, then after finding what works well with your climbing set-up, go back for a spliced hitch cord.
For long lowering-out at the end of a climb, you may consider a non-twisting/ hockling mechanical device or combo, like F8 system, to reduce your hitch wear on spliced cord, helping you save your dimes and dollars for that climbing saw that you're after.
- Location
- Hawaii
How long have you had the cord? I've noticed beeline lasts a long time but gets stickier as it gets older.
jp
jp
- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
had it for about 6 months now. bought it from wesspur back in February as a part of the split tail up grade becuase i needed some extra caribiners too so i said "what the heck, might as well go for it". but it has been getting stickier, your right. it was slick when new. my friend tai doman told me to try ultra tech or HRC. he said if i liked beeline either get a new beeline or try HRC which has a similar feel.
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
Years ago I was at a rigging talk that Don Blair taught. The inevitable question, 'When should I retire my rigging rope came up?' The best, and only answer...'The day before it breaks.'
This sounds like a smart- reply. On the surface it is of course! But, Don's point, like John has said, is that you can never have too much rope. Retire it early if there is any question.
This sounds like a smart- reply. On the surface it is of course! But, Don's point, like John has said, is that you can never have too much rope. Retire it early if there is any question.
NickfromWI
Participating member
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Looking at that pic, Josh, my gut reaction is that it has a lot of life left in it.
(sorry for not responding to your PM- but this makes a good thread!)
As someone who is in the business of selling hitch cords to people, of course I wanna tell you to replace it! But honestly, if I see that in my gear bag, I'm not even close to thinking about making me a new one...
love
nick
(sorry for not responding to your PM- but this makes a good thread!)
As someone who is in the business of selling hitch cords to people, of course I wanna tell you to replace it! But honestly, if I see that in my gear bag, I'm not even close to thinking about making me a new one...
love
nick
