Spiked through climbing line, photos.

[Rookieclimber]

replace if there is any question.... less to think about or double guess. Is your life worth $120? I think mine is, small price to pay to come home safe every night

 

[speelyei]

using a brand new rope seems to guarantee that I'll spike it.

Remember how the three strand would let the spike pass right through without any damage?

I usually hook the rope around the handle of my handsaw to keep it out of the way. I also spike my rope all the time.

flat learning curve.

 

[speelyei]

follow up:

these days, I generally try to avoid putting on the hooks, anyway.