steel core flip lines?

FT,

What you read, I think, is just the opposite. Take the time to read through the Z again...you do own one right? No??? Everyone should...

Climbers should not use a wire core near electrically charged lines.
 
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You ever nick a flip line, and or lanyard, in that time?

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Heck yeah, who hasn't? But I've never sliced it in two, and my climbing line is always there as a back-up.
 
"Climbers should not use a wire core near electrically charged lines."

shouldnt it be SHALL rather than should?
I thought it was mandatory not to use them around power lins...it is for me anyways...oh wait I never go near power lins, nevermind
peace and love
Jesse
 
Jesse,

Those are my words not from the Z
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I've heard it only takes about 3 seconds to cut through a wire core flipline with a chainsaw (might be 2.5 seconds more than with just a rope) but if your in the habit of nicking your flipline with your chainsaw, something needs to change. In my opinion, a climber should always be aware of where his lanyard is before beginning any cut. I think they're good for palms, but thats about it.
 
I have cut through larger diameter metals inbedded in wood....even cut through a little rock once...I am quite sure a steel core flip could be severed VERY fast.
I agree with rocks n trees
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I only use steel core if i'm going to be spiking up alot of trunks. They're the best way to get up a Washingtonia w/ boots/stubs for sure! I used to have one with both the cable & the rope cover spliced through the eye of the snap. Definately don't count on one to be "saw proof" though!
 
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Climbers should not use a wire core near electrically charged lines.

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I think you mean "Climbers shall not use a wire core near electrically charged lines."
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sorry tom, thats what i meant to say, hands type faster than my thoughts some times and im not the type to proof read, hope no one ran out and started climbing near electical hazards immediatly following my post, if so my fault and or bad
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as far as being able to cut through a lanyard that quickly, i guess some testing should be done, whos willing to ruin a lanyard and a bar and chain? give me til the end of the week on this one boys, i have some extra steel cord that is the same diameter layin around and an echo chainsaw that has been trash talking me for a while, i think it time for him and i to meet up, ill post the results

climb safe
 
I have a simple rule for the use of flip lines - Removals = steel. Pruning of any kind = soft strop. This way they both get even wear. I believe there may be a health and safety regulation regarding the use of a steel-core flipline when sectioning down a pole in the UK. Could anyone better inform me?

Its far easier to get a steel-core flipline around a large diameter stem than a light piece of cord, however it hurts your fingers far more when the snap whips them!
 
All i use is a steel core flip line w/ a microcender. I have had mine for almost a year. The outside cover is definitly wearing, but showing no signs of steel. I switched from a rope lanyard and havent thought twice about my decision. The steel flips with ease. To each his own..
 
I have never used a wire core lanyard. And there are those jobs (like yesterday) where I think to myself, "I'd feel a little better with a wire core lanyard." But, I catch myself saying that about 2 times per year.--So, should I get one?
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I was doing a Silver Maple removal with my MS460, which has a 28" bar on it. I was in spikes, but I also tied into a neighboring tree for added safety. With my little 145-150lb. frame I don't like blocking out big wood because I'm not built for the larger stuff. I'm built for speed and agility.
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When I am in the larger wood with a larger saw I feel the need to have the wire core. Typically I will fell the rest of the tree before I have to climb around blocking out huge stuff.
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But, this location didn't have that felling zone I wanted.
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MB your quote: Heck yeah, who hasn't? But I've never sliced it in two, and my climbing line is always there as a back-up.

How do you set up your climbing line if your blocking down the stalk?
 
I almost always use two!

In Denmark it's mandatory to use steelcore fliplines
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, and I've always carried two 10 ft ones on my left hip. It's ok for me, cuz I hardly ever work around power lines, they are mostly in the ground in my area. With two fliplines and the climbing line, it's always possible to position oneself in a position that eliminates the need for onehanding the saw, IMO
 
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How do you set up your climbing line if your blocking down the trunk?

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