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Aug 24, 2022 Dynamic rope length is dynamic View Message

May 7, 2022 The Kong Prog is certified to carabiner norms. It passes the same tests.  View Message

Apr 13, 2021 Yes, there are static ropes without twisted cables in the core. It is an american-style static rope. The core fibers are straight and not spun or twisted into the spring-like c… View Message

Apr 12, 2021 Chalk dust builds on rope ends and harnesses from your hands, belayer hands or spills. It is often the cause of creaky sounds coming from nylon and webbing products in use. &nb… View Message

Mar 26, 2020 Good belayer with high impact force rope always has a higher impact than a good belayer with a low impact force rope.  View Message

Mar 26, 2020 High impact force means high impact on that sharp edge. Low impact force means low impact on that sharp edge. View Message

Apr 25, 2019 It’s not your bag, it’s your pad. Take a second foam pad (or part of one) for your core. Leave the liner idea in the 80’s.  View Message

Feb 27, 2019 11mm 10mm 8mm 7mm they all pass the same 22kN standard so they all need about the same amount of material to achieve that load before failing. Width is achieved with different… View Message

Mar 3, 2018 Maillion Rapide are made by an independent company and manufacturer located in France called Peguet. http://www.peguet.fr/ you can find WLL information and breaking strength in… View Message

Jun 9, 2017 Easy and fast sharpening of picks and crampons: You just need a bit of extra leverage. Holding them in your hands and filing is frustrating compared to this simple technique.&n… View Message

Nov 27, 2016 Mammut ropes are no longer made by Mammut or made in Switzerland. They have closed their rope factory in Switzerland. Mammut ropes are now made in Czech Republic by a contract… View Message

Mar 7, 2015 When the temps dip below freezing, many synthetic lubes like Cam Lube begin to gel and your cams may not work. When it gels, it can gum up the springs and everything else insid… View Message

Mar 6, 2015 Original Monster and Q Monster look the same, but Q Monster is a thick, burly mixed/comp pick from an older comp tool called Quantum Race. Original Monster is about 3mm thick a… View Message

Mar 3, 2015 There are 4 Monster blades. X Monster, Q Monster and Monster. The forth is a short blade called Alp Monster and fits the older Alp hammer tools. X Monster is the 'standard'… View Message

Dec 27, 2014 The Helix and 360 are identical to each other except for the hangers. The Speedy versions are just a Helix or 360 with an attached sling and carabiner, saving the need/weigh… View Message

Jul 19, 2014 Ropes built now days also include a small, plastic ribbon that runs the length of the rope core. The plastic ribbon is marked with UIAA and the year of manufacture printed ever… View Message

Apr 27, 2014 The "rule" is 10 years from First Use with a recommended maximum life of 15 years from date of manufacture. You lose nothing by buying a rope made in 2011. Ropes made back in 2… View Message

May 12, 2012 Petzl ropes are made by Cousin in France. Cousin makes ropes for many french brands like Millet, Petzl, and Simond. Probably other brands as well. View Message

May 10, 2012 Wax based lube will freeze and render your spring loaded caming devices useless in cold temps. Frozen White Lightning reduces your cam springs ability to push the cam agains… View Message

Feb 29, 2012 Best material for personal anchor is your rope. Not so easy to use when coming down. The Beal personal anchor lanyards can take a factor 2 fall and make belaying and repelling… View Message

Feb 5, 2012 The Backup will catch a fall in both free mode and lock mode. It would be a terrible "backup" indeed if it didn't. Lock mode means the device will freely slide up the rope,… View Message