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I totally get the "point" of trying to make things smoother and easier! Gravity is getting stronger as I get older. Recall someone or other posting on the Buzz awhile back about doing the same thing, but he filed too much off, and it adversely affected the ascender's grip ability.

Is rope picking / shredding the issue here? If so, wouldn't making a change in climbing technique, and/or cordage construction be a better option?