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Rapping on a singled dynamic rope 29-Nov-2015 At 4:15:37 PM patto

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On 29/11/2015 mitch46and2 wrote:
>Silly question I guess but anyway, I want to set up a rap rope to do multiple
>routes on same wall that's around 50 metres. I only have two dynamic ropes
>on me atm, one 50m and one 60. Will there be enough friction in a singled
>dynamic to abseil Using an atc with a Prussick? Rope is a little over 10mm.
>And/or is it ok to just use both ropes together considering they are different
>diameter and length, one is a skinny 9mm. ??
>
>Thanks hope that makes sense

That all sounds fine.

If you are concerned about having not enough friction then learn techniques to add more. But the fact that you are asking these questions may mean that that you need to learn a bit more before attempting all this.

Joining ropes.of 'significantly' different diameter may require a different type of knot depending on what you normally use. In this case though the ropes I wouldn't say the ropes are 'significantly' different.