MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
Just tried out my new Fly climbing rope today, and it ROCKS!!! I like the way it don't get tangled up - this is gonna be the only rope I EVER buy for climbing! Super Cool!!!
The Fly rules!!!
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MasterBlaster
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Well, after a few months I have come to the conclusion that the Fly ain't so hot.
Its a good rope, but not tough enough for treework.
Its back to good ole Safety Blue.
Its a good rope, but not tough enough for treework.
Its back to good ole Safety Blue.
MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
I'm curious, Brian. Why do you sacrifice 1500 lbs of tensile strength?
What is it about the YJ that makes it worth it?
What is it about the YJ that makes it worth it?
MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
I dunno... Overkill?
I'm over 200...
I'm over 200...
MasterBlaster
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Yup, those buffets are gonna be the death of me! 
Scars2prove-it
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MasterBlaster
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Thats Copenhagen!!!
Ax-man
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My exprience with Yellow Jacket has not been that great. It seems to be sort of a limp feeling rope that tends to get kinks and hockles in it fairly easy. As a footlocking rope it leaves a lot to be desired, single line or doubled. Overall it is a good tree climbing rope I just wouldn't rate it AAA like I would Blue Streak.
Another Sampson rope I've been using lately is called the Acsender. Same exact constuction as a Blue Streak only smaller diameter like the Yellow Jacket. A local arborist supplier ask me to give a try instead of the Blue Streak I wanted. If I didn't like it full refund no questions asked. I've enjoyed using this rope from the day one. With my VT cord it is an almost flaw less combo. I don't have mind the VT as much as I would with other ropes. I just wished they would have picked different colors for it, bright red with white, makes it look like a candy cane, that is what the groundman calls it the candy cane rope. OK for this time of year, though.
Another Sampson rope I've been using lately is called the Acsender. Same exact constuction as a Blue Streak only smaller diameter like the Yellow Jacket. A local arborist supplier ask me to give a try instead of the Blue Streak I wanted. If I didn't like it full refund no questions asked. I've enjoyed using this rope from the day one. With my VT cord it is an almost flaw less combo. I don't have mind the VT as much as I would with other ropes. I just wished they would have picked different colors for it, bright red with white, makes it look like a candy cane, that is what the groundman calls it the candy cane rope. OK for this time of year, though.
Eagle1
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I have recently tried the Samson Blue line, it feels like there is alot of streach to it. Any one else use Samson Blue?
Eagle1
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True Blue my brother.
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True Blue is fat, stretchy and heavy, but other than that, it's ok.
John Paul Sanborn
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And True Blue comes square under load, since it is a coreless. Not as efficient with a friction hitch and feels funny (to me at least).
I like hollow braid for cheap long natural crotch rigging.
I like hollow braid for cheap long natural crotch rigging.
Eagle1
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JPS. that is just what i have been thinking. The friction hitch feels very small and tight with the True Blue. I don't feel as comfortable with that. Another thing I noticed is that when i use a blake on it it tends to slide when I am tring to be stationary, or gets so tight under pressure that thursting back up is hard. I do regret buying it. I also like the "ropie" feel to the Blue Streak or Safty blue.
How is the Yellow Jacket?
How is the Yellow Jacket?
Eagle1
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Rock, Good idea. maybe I will use the True Blue for my bull rope. I will need a new Climbing line though. I also do not foot lock. I use a blake, and body thrust. I am some what old school. what rope would you recomend for me?
MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
I like the non-dyed version, its a little stronger. The orange and white one is nice, also. Their both the same ropes.
SilverBlue
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Safety blue does make a good BR. I haven't found a better rope than arbormaster gold. Could not find any real advantage to yellow Jacket, minimal weight saving and a bit cheaper but who knows, preferences change. Funny how so many went nuts about the fly at the beginning and now feel the opposite.
Ax-man
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I may be wrong on this, but aren't those ArborMaster ropes the same as Blue Streak just being offered in different colors??
Davidsinatree
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which rope ???????
I have only climbed on yale-xtc with no problems at all but I was ready to retire it and wanted to try something different. With so many chioces of rope to pick from, and my local vermeer dealer 1 hour away I just decided to pick a new rope from info i could gather from you guys. This was a tough one because I'm real picky.
I first thougt true blue was it. Then I thought new england safety blue was it. Then yellow jacket. blue streak also,My head was spinning for about 2 weeks trying to decide which rope to buy.
I foot lock and body thrust, sometimes I use an ascender below my friction hitch with a small strap attatched to it for a foot loop.
I decided on samson blue steak 120' w/splice from sherrill.
I think I will like the bigger feal of this rope many have said. Also the tensile of 8100#.
I got the rope and kong grenade gate biner friday. The package is under the x-mass tree and I WANT TO OPEN IT REAL BAD AND SEE MY STUFF !!!!
I have only climbed on yale-xtc with no problems at all but I was ready to retire it and wanted to try something different. With so many chioces of rope to pick from, and my local vermeer dealer 1 hour away I just decided to pick a new rope from info i could gather from you guys. This was a tough one because I'm real picky.
I first thougt true blue was it. Then I thought new england safety blue was it. Then yellow jacket. blue streak also,My head was spinning for about 2 weeks trying to decide which rope to buy.
I foot lock and body thrust, sometimes I use an ascender below my friction hitch with a small strap attatched to it for a foot loop.
I decided on samson blue steak 120' w/splice from sherrill.
I think I will like the bigger feal of this rope many have said. Also the tensile of 8100#.
I got the rope and kong grenade gate biner friday. The package is under the x-mass tree and I WANT TO OPEN IT REAL BAD AND SEE MY STUFF !!!!
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