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Edelweiss Axis Climbing Rope - 10.3mm
We replaced all our ropes on our two high ropes courses with...
By William F. Drury - Turnbull
Ranked #456 - Single Ropes
December 28, 2008
We replaced all our ropes on our two high ropes courses with Edeliweiss Axis Climbing Ropes. Unfortuately we are having problems with the sheath becoming fury, sheath and core slippage, and kinks in the core. If anyone has had any of these problems I would appreciate a response. I have questioned the instructors and they appear to be following industry best practice so am unsure what maybe causing these problems.Regards WilliamNew Zealand
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By TOM
Ranked #404 - Single Ropes
January 8, 2009
The sheath becoming fuzzy is not a big concern of the rope, as long as the fibers are not becoming unwound. however the slippage and the kinks could be a concern. the question is mostly about the core. any damage to the core can make a rope unsafe to use. the best course of action if you suspect any core problem is to retire the rope no matter how old it is. the slippage could be due to the multiple elongations on the course. there are ways of making the sheath fit the core again, however they need to be taught by a rope professional for the ropes to stay safe to use with the public.
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