Will it kill you the answer is maybe!
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Will it kill you the answer is maybe!
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I would have to agree with Ax-Man, your splicing look good but as he said the rope has a sheen and I would be VERY concerned if it was really soft anp plyable. That would be an indicator its a 3 srand for marine or farm type use(halters, lead rope etc) and surly not intended to be used as you intend. Granted it will probably work but there are so much better rope choices out there.
My first choice would be 5/8 th or 9/16th double braid(rope in a rope) and only one ring in each side with a ring spliced into( or an eye to eye texex prusik with carabiner) a tenex prusik. This would be for adjustability and a better fit for each application/tree.
Your rings look like they are certified and thats GOOD. There is a lot of junk out there not rated for what you intend. The example is of the Kong ring that failed. Also my Weaver Cougar saddle was recalled because of faulty/uncertified rings. Make sure they have a CE rating or some sort of ID etching as being approved and rated.
I would stay away from 16 strand rope because of the way it splices and for what your intended use is for. You could use a 1/2in double braid if you want a 1/2 in friction saver. It would be lighter and slightly down graded from working load limits.
I have several of different sizes for differant applications, with similar slings(woopie and loopy) for use to rig in a tree. I just make sure they never ger mixed up. You never want to use a rigging device/sling or whatever as a climbing/life support device because of the loads and shockloads rigging devices are subject to. NEVER, NEVER,NEVER,NEVER.
My first choice would be 5/8 th or 9/16th double braid(rope in a rope) and only one ring in each side with a ring spliced into( or an eye to eye texex prusik with carabiner) a tenex prusik. This would be for adjustability and a better fit for each application/tree.
Your rings look like they are certified and thats GOOD. There is a lot of junk out there not rated for what you intend. The example is of the Kong ring that failed. Also my Weaver Cougar saddle was recalled because of faulty/uncertified rings. Make sure they have a CE rating or some sort of ID etching as being approved and rated.
I would stay away from 16 strand rope because of the way it splices and for what your intended use is for. You could use a 1/2in double braid if you want a 1/2 in friction saver. It would be lighter and slightly down graded from working load limits.
I have several of different sizes for differant applications, with similar slings(woopie and loopy) for use to rig in a tree. I just make sure they never ger mixed up. You never want to use a rigging device/sling or whatever as a climbing/life support device because of the loads and shockloads rigging devices are subject to. NEVER, NEVER,NEVER,NEVER.
