Fliplines

[fulldraw84]

I decided that i'm going to get a new flipline since the current one that i have has very limited adjustment that is a pain in the but to do. I would like some recommendations. THanks.

 

[Nailsbeats]

Check out the new wirecore Sport. It looks nice, handy, and smooth, though I've just seen pictures of it.

I personally, use one made out of 1/2 climb line and 8mm beeline with a Schwabisch tied onto the eye of a swivel eye biner. Thread the 1/2 line through the eye also and you have your slack tender.

If I'm running on a spar a bunch, I use a 5/8 wirecore with a Petzl Macrograb tender.

 

[RacerX]

A while ago I purchased a double braid flip line with a mechanical adjuster. After wearing that one out I started purchasing some 1/2" Samson Stable Braid and have been splicing my own ever since. If you're using a steel core everyday I would go with a Yale cordage Maxi-flip. IMO the spliced eye will last longer than the crimped eye one the cheaper competitors version. Also on the cheapo version you cannot really see if there is fatigue in the steel since it's hidden by the ferrule. I also would recommend a flip line adjuster that can be released under tension. That means a prusik and micro pulley or something like the A.R.T.Positioner. The latter will set you back quite of few dollars but it's compact design makes it a valuable tool.

 

[Adkpk]

I also would recommend a flip line adjuster that can be released under tension. That means a prusik and micro pulley or something like the A.R.T.Positioner. The latter will set you back quite of few dollars but it's compact design makes it a valuable tool.

That's interesting. These flip line adjusters don't work under tension? I use a prusik myself but often wonder about mechanical adjusters. The slack involved when using a prusik has me wondering if a mechanical device would make an adjustment of your lanyard more precise. But if a mechanical devise can't be released under tension, that's not good.

 

[RacerX]

That's interesting. These flip line adjusters don't work under tension? I use a prusik myself but often wonder about mechanical adjusters. The slack involved when using a prusik has me wondering if a mechanical device would make an adjustment of your lanyard more precise. But if a mechanical devise can't be released under tension, that's not good.

The A.R.T Positioner is the only mechanical adjuster that I know of that can be released under heavy pressure. It is much more compact than the hitch/micro-pulley setup with a prusik but it is rather pricey. I'm going to purchase one soon. I've heard from other guys that they're really great and worth the money.

 

[fishercat]

i use a Gibbs on a wire core.

That's interesting. These flip line adjusters don't work under tension? I use a prusik myself but often wonder about mechanical adjusters. The slack involved when using a prusik has me wondering if a mechanical device would make an adjustment of your lanyard more precise. But if a mechanical devise can't be released under tension, that's not good.

i have no problem with it.i really don't need to release under tension.i may have just adapted though.

 

[Norwayclimber]

i have no problem with it.i really don't need to release under tension.i may have just adapted though.

Unless of course you've sawed of your head and need to get down in a hurry to get some medical repair. (just my way of saying in case somebody was to try to rescue you, while you were unconcious and hanging in the flipline)

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I use old climbing line and tress cord for mine. As said above the tress hitches work great for control.

 

[fishercat]

if i have sawed off my head.............

Unless of course you've sawed of your head and need to get down in a hurry to get some medical repair. (just my way of saying in case somebody was to try to rescue you, while you were unconcious and hanging in the flipline)

you can just leave me there.i don't think i'll be in a hurry to go anywhere. down,up,or sideways.

 

[oscar4883]

I use 1/2 KMIII and a distal(sp?) tied to the d-ring. I milked some of the cover off past the stopper knot and whipped a key chain biner into a very tight eye. This helps to clip the daisy chained slack up.

 

[jomoco]

you can just leave me there.i don't think i'll be in a hurry to go anywhere. down,up,or sideways.

But just leaving you there would be so tacky, and generate such bad publicity for our industry, that calling a liberal like me, who would lower you down for free regardless of who you voted for, or which type lanyard you use, becomes an absolute must for keeping our professional standards intact and up to snuff.

These high quality snips are just the tool to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

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jomoco