New 8mm caving rope from Petzl

[Mike Hopley]

In contrast, Cordes Courant rope seems far faster - very noticeable switching directly from one to another.

Yes, my (limited) experience of using them is the same. CC is the green speed demon.

You can (in theory, never tried it) put an Italian hitch on your braking krab

Yes, although might this not twist the rope? Could be troublesome if there is a rebelay below stopping the twists from dropping off the end.

 

[andrewmcleod]

Yes, although might this not twist the rope? Could be troublesome if there is a rebelay below stopping the twists from dropping off the end.

True - you could always do a 'super munter' instead (which doesn't twist the rope), then you would be pretty much guaranteed not to go anywhere

 

[Mike Hopley]

True - you could always do a 'super munter' instead (which doesn't twist the rope), then you would be pretty much guaranteed not to go anywhere

Ooh, that's a new one on me. Interesting!

I like that it's also called a "Monster Munter".

 

[TheGrave]

You weigh piss all.  You wouldn't see me doing a 200m drop on 8mm! I am fast enough on new, wet 10mm rope in Rowten using a Stop.

You can easily slow yourself using the "S + O" technique, as shown in this video. If it's still too fast (unlikely), you can abseil on a half-lock.

I believe the Stop is rated for 9+ mm because, on thinner ropes, the autolock action is ineffective.

This S+0 is certainly interesting but is it safe to create this rope-to-rope rubbing? I wonder whether your won't increase your chances of melting it on a longer drop.

 

[andrewmcleod]

This S+0 is certainly interesting but is it safe to create this rope-to-rope rubbing? I wonder whether your won't increase your chances of melting it on a longer drop.

I'm not saying I think it is safe, but as the rope is moving continuously the wear is spread out. The dangerous thing is when one rope is moving and the other is not (and so receives lots of heat in the same place).