SRT rig - cord diameters

[andrewmcleod]

I've seen far more barrel knots worn down to the core, and tails that are basically non-existent, than I've seen people taking shock loads on cowstails. I've actually decided that the plastic-covered sewn terminations on my adjustable Petzl Connect thing are safer than knots for this reason - much more robust.

(well at least it _was_ adjustable, now the rope has fluffed up it's a nightmare to adjust...)

Incidentally, if anyone knows where to get ~5m 9mm dynamic rope lanyards with plastic-covered terminations, so I can cut them in half and use them to replace the rope in my Petzl Connect, that would be great (would give one fixed end with covered termination and one adjustable end with stopper knot termination)

 

[Cantclimbtom]

Not exactly... but would something arborist be any use?  https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/product/marlow-13mm-split-tail-one-sewn-eye#/369-length-15m

Eeek!!  that's 13mm, sorry ignore

 

[matisok]

PS Yikes to the EN1891 cowstails, blimey!

I just checked (it's in the bin now) and it I was too quick: it was a dynamic rope when I got it 20 years ago. So at least that was like it should be. But it makes sense to untie if one can be bothered.

Great input.