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11mm vs 13mm for SRT 1 Year, 5 Months ago  
I have been using NE white Safety Blue (1/2" or 13mm) for 4 years with my Petzl paired ascenders (toothed cam) for SRT climbs, about 85 ft in my case. I usually do this climb 2X, back to back for a cardio and strength workout.
I have not experienced any problems running 13+mm line thru the ascenders.

In all my gear catalogs, 11mm line is the recommended diamater for SRT and mechanical ascenders.

What exactly is the advantage here? Is it a safety issue - the 11mm is a better "fit" and therefore less likey to jump the channel?
 
 
 
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R.Boreal 06/14/2007 10:49am
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moss 06/14/2007 11:24am
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Treeman 06/14/2007 09:03pm
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NickfromWI 06/17/2007 09:32pm
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thread linkthread link Some additional thoughts on why 11mm for mech ascenders
R.Boreal 07/11/2007 11:36am
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