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Haven't changed it in a couple years. I really like it for big saws as it keeps the weight evenly distributed. If you have suspenders, it's even better.
 
I can't document why, as I'm no expert on the subject, but I was once here on this board led to believe that hitch cord is NOT a suitable bridge cordage substitute...careful.
 
It's not so much that it's a hitch cord, but more what it's made of. Technora and Vectran cored cords are a problem because they are self abrasive and with a cover over them you can't see the wear. The Ocean Polyester has Vectran only in half of the cover, which isn't a problem.
 
Greg_L said:
I can't document why, as I'm no expert on the subject, but I was once here on this board led to believe that hitch cord is NOT a suitable bridge cordage substitute...careful.
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I read something similar but I think it will be OK in this application. This particular cord was developed for sailboat racing because it has a high breaking strength, high heat resistance and it takes point loads well. Also, I do not climb every day, more like once or twice a week. So it will probably take a while to get worn out. It is easily inspected and replaced. I like it so much as a bridge I ordered more to make a spare bridge. I might me be missing a piece to the puzzle but I think I will be safe as long as I inspect it and switch it out when it shows wear. If somebody else knows why it is not good hitch cord, I would like to hear it. It is my ass on the line.
 
Brocky said:
It's not so much that it's a hitch cord, but more what it's made of. Technora and Vectran cored cords are a problem because they are self abrasive and with a cover over them you can't see the wear. The Ocean Polyester has Vectran only in half of the cover, which isn't a problem.
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It also has a 100% polyester core. So it should not get abraded inside the cover.
 
Brocky said:
It's not so much that it's a hitch cord, but more what it's made of. Technora and Vectran cored cords are a problem because they are self abrasive and with a cover over them you can't see the wear. The Ocean Polyester has Vectran only in half of the cover, which isn't a problem.
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Wait. Vectran isn't hdpe? I thought it was technically very similar to dyneema/spectra (arguably one of the best bridge fibers) except for it being resistant to creep from sustained loads.

Edit: nope. Vectran is an LCP, which is a completely different critter. Maybe the comparison between the two was from something unrelated to life support... I'll keep this new revelation in mind.
 
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Technora and Kevlar are the two that should be avoided. You're right, Vectran is different, more like dyneema. Technora and Vectran have such similar characteristics that I wrongfully grouped them together.
 
Brocky said:
Technora and Kevlar are the two that should be avoided. You're right, Vectran is different, more like dyneema. Technora and Vectran have such similar characteristics that I wrongfully grouped them together.
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Vectran does seem like it would suffer from reduced cycles to failure compared to preferred fibers (similar to para-aramids) because of the wording for fiber. Liquid crystaline polymer sounds fragile to me... I think the list of nylon/polyester/dyneema options is long enough that I won't complain about the lack of information available.
 
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