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simonrl
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14 years ago

As the subject line 🙂 PVC or canvas?

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RJV
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14 years ago

Canvas personally as it feels like it should have a greater durability but bought mine on basis of whichever were the cheapest and will probably do so again.

RichardLevett
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14 years ago

Whatever happened to using old hose pipe?

simonrl
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14 years ago

"RichardLevett" wrote:
Whatever happened to using old hose pipe?

And bags, conveyor belts and bits of carpet 😉 I think they all have their place!

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davel
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14 years ago

From a theoretical point of view :smartass: , I would guess that the best rope protector would be one that presents the least friction to the rope. The protector does not just protect the rope from being cut into at a single point by a sharp edge, but prevents the rope rubbing on the edge as the section above the edge stretches and relaxes, particularly when someone is climbing the rope. So, from this aspect, a PVC protector might be best.

However, in practice, I'm not sure if the material used makes much difference. :confused:

(Obviously, if a deviation or rebelay can be arranged, that's a much better solution.)

Dave (ducking and preparing to be shot down in flames)

simonrl
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14 years ago

I wonder has any research been done into it? Along similar lines to DMM's falls on dyneema slings video?

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RJV
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14 years ago

Would agree with Dave by and large but would add that only (usually) tend to use them at the head of pitches etc so the amount of movement/stretch on the rope should be fairly minor.

JonK
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14 years ago

Canvas definitely, the thicker the better. The Lyon ones are expensive but best long term value.

Jon

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14 years ago

"JonK" wrote:
Canvas definitely, the thicker the better. The Lyon ones are expensive but best long term value.

Jon

£12 for the 0.5m and £17.50 for the 1m ones according to my catalogue.

I never knew they did them, although they are tucked away a bit.

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Edd
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14 years ago

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The caving supplies canvas ones work very well although on Slate most types wont last long.

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simonrl
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14 years ago

#11

Thanks for the feedback everybody :thumbsup: Ordered some canvas ones from Inglesport in the end.

"edd" wrote:
The caving supplies canvas ones work very well although on Slate most types wont last long.

You're not wrong. Those red canvas ones on the CRTT - if you remember them - were mine. They looked like tea bags towards the end.

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Edd
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14 years ago

#12

I thought they were tea bags :lol: no wonder my brew tasted funny 😞

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derrickhand
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14 years ago

#13

another vote for old hose - 3/4" air bag is better, though...

plus ca change, plus c'est le meme chose

Roy Morton
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14 years ago

#14

As an update to the good old hosepipe I have used overhead cable protector sheath.
Its plastic, durable as hell (you could safely belay to a razor wired post with it) can be cut into covenient lengths, and has a pretty industrial yellow colour so you dont leave it in the grass when you're packing the gear away. 🙂
Good for pitch heads/belays, :thumbup: crap for anything down-hole, rebelays and the like. :thumbdown:
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simonrl
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14 years ago

#15

Arrived today, Lyon sport canvas ones - they're incredibly tough. Ta for the advice :thumbsup:

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