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IdratherbeclimbingM9

19-Jul-2005
8:46:45 PM

On 19/07/2005 gfdonc wrote:
>I use 8mm cord, but sometimes wonder if it is overkill. I have access
>to a spool of 7mm (aren't I lucky) so thinking of downgrading to save weight.
> Opinions?
I have two cordelettes. One is 8mm (my original), and the other 5.5mm spectra. I use the spectra one mostly, and the 8mm for when rope-soloing multipitch at the second belay anchor.
I much prefer the spectra one because its longer, less bulky and lighter.
I originally thought like yourself re stepping down to 7mm but decided to go whole hog and stepped down to spectra instead.

>I have also read comparisons about breaking strains of various cord/webolette
>materials, came to the conclusion that nylon cord is the way to go.
Before I got into serious aid and solo I constructed multipitch belays from webbing slings. Its a good skill to have and I enjoy the 'construction work', but find cordalettes faster.
Most belays I reckon one can get by with a variety of slings ..., or simply the rope.
Comes down to personal preference and cost in the end.

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