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ziontree (Visitor)
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XTC white? 1 Year, 4 Months ago
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Hi Yall
About to purchase 600ft roll of XTC white. Any opinions on this rope? Does it stiffen up alot? Friction hitches work well?
My original preference was safety blue but XTC white is $160 cheaper is Aus.
Cheers
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moss (User)
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1 Year, 4 Months ago
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It appears to have the same spec as Spearmint and XTC Plus minus the dye. My 150 ft. XTC Spearmint has never disappointed me, it's a good quality 16-strand rope.
Before you invest in 600 ft. it might be wise to buy a shorter length and climb on it to make sure you like it.
-moss
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treeman (User)
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I used XTC for years at the school. 1 Year, 4 Months ago
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It's a good rope. I used red candy stripe. I did get a bad spool once- the rope bulged in spots (also called hemoraging). I had to return a few hanks. But I used it for years and the hanks were replaced at no charge. You'll find bulges quick enough it you get a bad run- your friction hitch will come to a halt. I don't think I was in any danger however.
I went back to the basic white Safety Blue at my school. I miss the red candy stripe however. Red is my favorite color.
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Re:I used XTC for years at the school. 1 Year, 2 Months ago
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The plain white color is a little stiffer than the other colored versions of this rope. I don't know why it is. I've spliced a lot of XTC and I always have to pull harder to bury the plain white. If you are used to Spearmint or Red/white versions...I'd stick with that. If you don't mind a rope that is just a hair stiffer, then go for it. $160 is a lot!
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nick
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Would you like a lanyard spliced up, or anything else for that matter??? Give me a call- 323-384-7770 or nick@splicesbynick.com
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ziontree (Visitor)
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Re:I used XTC for years at the school. 1 Year, 2 Months ago
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Hi Nick
I have bought the rope and agree it is a little stiffer.
On a side track (sorry)I have been told that splicing 'old' rope, as in not brand new rope is a total no no. The fibers have been stretched and therefore the splice will not be certified.
I can understand why a company would not splice a used rope but can you tell me the science on why its not done.
Will the stretched fibres not hold sufficient friction in the splice?
Would you climb on a not new rope splice that you knew the history of?
Forgive my ignorance and thanks for all your answers.
Cheers
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ziontree (Visitor)
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Re:I used XTC for years at the school. 1 Year, 2 Months ago
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Hi Nick
I have bought the rope and agree it is a little stiffer.
On a side track (sorry)I have been told that splicing 'old' rope, as in not brand new rope is a total no no. The fibers have been stretched and therefore the splice will not be certified.
I can understand why a company would not splice a used rope but can you tell me the science on why its not done.
Will the stretched fibres not hold sufficient friction in the splice?
Would you climb on a not new rope splice that you knew the history of?
Forgive my ignorance and thanks for all your answers.
Cheers
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Then here's to the oak, the brave old oak,
Who stands in his pride alone!
And still flourish he, a hale green tree,
When a hundred years are gone!
--Henry Fothergill Chorley, "The Brave Old Oak"
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