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length and diameter of cordalette 7-Jan-2007 At 11:20:54 AM andyR

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Are you aware that you don't necessarily have to use as much as 7-8 metres of whatever material you are using to construct your cordelette? You can make considerable money and weight savings by making a cordelette from 1.9 - 2 metres of material instead - simply tie a loop at each end (these ends will be clipped into the end biners in your system when rigging a belay utilising a cordelette) - instead of tying all this material up to make one big loop (which you don't need to do). I find this far simpler. It is easier for me or seconds to carry. My understanding is that the diameter of the material used depends on the material you are using. For example, if using nylon, you would use around 8mm diamter. 6mm for spectra would be acceptable, maybe even less. My understanding is that spectra is less dynamic, so probably more suitable to be used in the belay. I hope this is helpful. AndyR