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Ropeman mk1

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 alooker 08 Jul 2013
If I was to tie off coils and then use a ropeman instead of a prussic to redirect any potential load. Feels cleaner and quicker to ascend or set up a hauling rig. Can anyone see a problem with this? I guess the ropeman is hard to release smoothly when loaded?

Also, after a bit of playing around over the weekend my ropeman (mk1, rated 10mm-11mm) seems to work fine with a half rope, any one got more experience with using this ropeman and skinnier ropes, maybe with how they perform with icy ropes too?
 Mike Nolan 08 Jul 2013
In reply to alooker: Interesting idea, I've always used a prussic, but know a lot of people who just use a Clove Hitch, which is also what a lot of guides seem to use. Would also be interested in hearing opinions on using a rope man.

Mike
OP alooker 08 Jul 2013
In reply to alooker: my half is 8.5mm by the way
OP alooker 08 Jul 2013
In reply to alooker: bueller?
 Rick Graham 08 Jul 2013
In reply to alooker:
Hi Adam

Look at the instructions to see the breaking loads on 8.5mm rope.

I would tie off with a knot and use a clamp or prussik to climb the rope if necessary.

Rick
OP alooker 08 Jul 2013
In reply to Rick Graham: alas I bought it second hand without the manual, will look online.

Thanks Rick.

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