Rope ID

[FJR]

Could someone help me ID this rope? I know its about 5 years old and was used for climbing. The reason I ask is because I'd like to start practicing some splicing and this way I could figure a little more out. I might be able to find some instructions from the manufacturer.

Thanks for your help :)

[TC3]

Yellowjacket ?
Great thread idea !

[Frans]

harder to splice used rope. New rope is slicker and buries easier

[Stumper]

Nope not Yellowjacket. I think that one is a Buccaneer ropes product. I'm not certain.

[Stumper]

Oops! It is Neolite from Atlantic Braids.

[FJR]

harder to splice used rope. New rope is slicker and buries easier

Not even worth messing with it then? I am going to have to get some new line anyways since I'd like to make a lanyard.


Oops! It is Neolite from Atlantic Braids.

Thanks a bunch stumper I have been wanting to know this for a long time! :thumbup:

[NickfromWI]

It's neolite indeed. You can tell because neolite is the only 16 strand arborist rope with a braided core. Technically, the rope is not spliceable because the manufacturer cannot or has not made splicing directions FOR that rope.

Used rope has been stretched out, too. That gives you less room inside to work with.

I love rope ID!!! Bring on some more!

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nick

[vharrison]

Nick, you are awsome!

[MasterBlaster]

He keeps an eye out for us. :drink:

[NickfromWI]

HAH!!! Get it?!?!?

Eye? Like an eyesplice???

Thanks, V! You've kind.

FWIW, besides 3 strand, I think 16 strand is the easiest used rope to splice.

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nick

[top hopper]

I love rope ID!!! Bring on some more!

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nick

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[rumination]

Cool color.

[Stumper]

Top. Is that Purple People Eater?

[NickfromWI]

Looseness of the braid makes me think it is a high mod line. The sheen/shine of the line makes me think it is a sorta new dyneema or spectra line. Can't tell for sure, but looks to be a low strand count. Maybe 8 strand or 12 strand.

Can I get a close up?

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nick

[stehansen]

This is like name that tune.

[top hopper]

Get you a close up tomorrow.
Its 12 stands I know that much.

[RIVERRAT]

Is it put out by Amsteel?

[NickfromWI]

Amsteel is made by Samson. It is their dyneema 12 strand. I was thinking it could be a version of that rope. They have another rope that is a dyneema vectran blend called thunder or lightning or something like that...it COULD be that...but this doesn't quite look like a blend.

Top Hopper, do you know what it is? Are you just toying with us?

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nick

[Blinky]

NE Endura 12?

[NickfromWI]

Bring on the close up!!!

[lumberjack]

If it is the rope I think it is, I made the eye splice and it is indeed a Samson product. ;)

Is that rope from the Tramp climb Cuz?

[top hopper]

Yes Yes and Yes, I totally forgot about this thread and the close up I promised.

Hang tight!

[top hopper]

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[NickfromWI]

Amsteel?

[Mike Maas]

Who has cheap amsteel?

[NickfromWI]

Looks like tophopper does!

[lumberjack]

It's Tec 12, if I remember correctly.

We used it at the Tree Fund climb.

[NickfromWI]

DARN!!! I should've known. The way to tell the 2 apart is that dyneema is more malleable so the rope feels like 1 big strand. The technora, as you can see in the pic, keeps it's own shape so each strand stays it's own...if that makes sense?

Shame on me. I'm going to go study now.

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nick

[Blinky]

Who has cheap amsteel?

Redden Marine (http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/new-detail.cfm?id=AMRAMSTL38) has good prices on Amsteel

[top hopper]

OK then Tec 12 it is....

anyone think of a good application for it?

[NickfromWI]

OK then Tec 12 it is....

anyone think of a good application for it?


GREAT hitch cord. Good for a small rigging line. Very strong, heat resistant, chafe resistant. There is almost no stretch to that line, so avoid shockloads. It'd be good for lifting applications (to pull a limb up over a house)

Good as a zipline, too.

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nick

[Mike Maas]

OK then Tec 12 it is....

anyone think of a good application for it?
You could stick it in a box and ship it east one state.

[top hopper]

Hitch cord?

hmmmmmm.......

[top hopper]

You could stick it in a box and ship it east one state.


Hahahaha :lol:

[NickfromWI]

Is that 3/8ths?

[Tom_Scheller]

They have another rope that is a dyneema vectran blend called thunder or lightning or something like that...it COULD be that...

Nick what do you know about that blended Samson Lightning in the new Sherrill flyer. Sampson has it listed in their sailing section. SUPER strong, but is it for rigging or winch lines.

TS

[NickfromWI]

I haven't seen the flier yet. But I know of 1.5 ropes made by samson called lightning. Before the conversation can begin, we have to make sure we're talking about the right one.

Can you scan the flier up here?

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nick

[Tom_Scheller]

Can't scan, but this is it.

http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=80

TS

[NickfromWI]

But is that the same rope that Sherrill is advertising?

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nick

[Tom_Scheller]

Yes, all three colors. It doesn't say diameter, but it's $195 for 150ft.

TS

[brendonv]

At TCIA show, Sherrill had a big display on the new "Lightening" from what I can remember. A big annoying bright ass strobe light helped me with that memory. Didn't look anything like that though. It was a 1/2" climbing line I beleive.

[NickfromWI]

That's the rope I was thinking of. These 2 ropes are super different from eachother. I wasn't sure if they officially announced sale of that rope yet...which is why I was being a little secretive about it.

Tom, are you talking about a climbing line, or is it something else. The one you posted is something you might see on a sailboat.

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nick