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MatthewYoung
 Post subject: Skinny Trad Ropes
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:30 am 
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So I'm looking at getting new skinny(+- 8mm) trad ropes mostly for TM and Cederberg.

Anyone have an opinion on what to choose... specs are so close for the "Beal Iceline" "Edelrid Merlin" and "Mammut Phoenix".

It all comes down to their hand, soft feel is nice to work with, harder ropes last longer.

Anyone have thoughts, advise or experience on the matter?

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Matt
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yvettecloete
 Post subject: Re: Skinny Trad Ropes
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:01 am 
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Hi Matt - we love the Bluewater Excellence, 8.4mm.
have you tried it? they are really great!

Yvette
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Nic Le Maitre
 Post subject: Re: Skinny Trad Ropes
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:19 am 
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Looks like you got the last ones, MMO no longer bring in Blue Water, they have replaced it with Mammut

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Hann
 Post subject: Re: Skinny Trad Ropes
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:36 am 
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If you use ascending/locking devices: Ropeman, Tibloc, Shunt etc...

Check what your specific device can use.

My Ropeman 2 only works on 8.5mm and up.
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Nic Le Maitre
 Post subject: Re: Skinny Trad Ropes
PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:02 am 
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You're just gonna have to learn to prussik when you come climbing with me then Hann, no way I'm dragging those overweight Shikras up the Wolfberg :lol:

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