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TOPIC: Re:Rope twist while climbing DRT?
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moss (User)
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Re:Rope twist while climbing DRT? 7 Months, 4 Weeks ago
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Baker wrote: It's not a really big deal, but to clarify, If I just sit in my harness and hang there for a few seconds, the legs of the system some to rest twisted 1/2 to 1 full rotation, not side by side. As I always seem to do, I'll post some pics next time I'm out.
Ok, got it. Oldtimer's advice is on target. You've captured twist in the rope or it came with the rope. Just climbing on it should take it out as long as you let the tail of the rope hang free. If you have a rack or other non-twisting descender you could attach it to a fixed _object_ and pull the rope through. Many possibilities for taking the twist out.
You're always going to spin a little on the rope but you should end up with parallel legs in a DRT system if you just hang and let it resolve. -moss
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Last Edit: 04/09/2008 08:07pm By moss.
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Baker (User)
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Re:Rope twist while climbing DRT? 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago
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Twist Report: Last time out I first stretched my rope out on the grass and then worked with it flaked out on a tarp while climbing. I experienced no twisting or other problems. Problem solved? I hope so. Thanks for the advice.
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