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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

17-02-2019, 14:34

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

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Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

That’s very kind of you to say Tim. And even kinder on the offer. I will happily do so.

I take it you use them with you Cascade 42? Any thoughts on your experience. I’m very interested to see how...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

17-02-2019, 08:38

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

To me, it’s less about the cost and more about using something that is most effective. My understanding of why dynamic climbing ropes might be a good idea has to do with their elasticity. Their...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

16-02-2019, 18:32

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

OK … confused again :frown:.

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

16-02-2019, 15:47

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

Many thanks. I understand now. You’ve convinced me to give it a try. I need to replace my current snubbers anyway, so this will be a good test.

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

15-02-2019, 18:50

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

This is great stuff Thin. I was hoping you’d step in here.

I really am interested in understanding this stuff. I spend a lot of time an anchor, and rely on my snubbers to take continual pounding...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

13-02-2019, 07:50

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

Thanks LongRange/Gaia/Thin (and others) for the thoughtful analysis. I’m quite curious about the whole question b/c I’ve seen reference to using climbing ropes in the past for snubbers.

I’m sure...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

12-02-2019, 23:47

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

Why is climbing rope superior to normal 3-stand rope?

I asked earlier, but didn’t see a response.

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

12-02-2019, 14:43

Replies: 76

Snubbers and climbing rope

Views: 13,535

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Snubbers and climbing rope

Am following, and learning. What’s the advantage of climbing rope over standard 3-strand? Is its elasticity characteristics better?

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