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Do you see any potential hazards or would you just say no to CYA? The rated thing doesn't make sense to me since common plastic thimbles aren't rated. The rope supports all of the weight. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

That's true Nick. But going back to my original question.... Is it acceptable to use this type of thimble on rope. It seems like everyone agrees that it's fine, just not always necessary. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

I think that is the best use for those. I like it because it's much easier to clip into one handed. I used to climb without one in he prussic and it obviously worked, but I do like this way better. Also, with tech cord, I am not worried so much about the sharper edges, f the metal thimble...

Here's how I am using them. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks Bermy. That puts my mind at ease a bit. For some reason I thought those thimbles were only for wire.

I saw Ralph, the Bull Rigger, guy posted some pics on TB showing his lanyard with a metal thimble spliced in it. It got me motivated to post here and try to get a little more active on TH.

Well this thread sucks!

Yep. I wish I had my gear home. Pics would really help. Maybe tomorrow I will take some so you will know what I am talking about.

Yeah, I confused myself too. Simple question:is it cool to use metal thimbles on rope for life support? I like your opinion Rajan. But what do I know, or else I wouldn't be asking.

I guess my question was more of a general one. The one that I made is for a Money Tail. I just remembered that I do use a metal thimble on my little prussic loops that I use in my lanyard and in the O system. I have been doing that for years without any problems. And I would always make sure...

Is there a problem with using metal thimbles on rope eye splices? I am talking about the kind of thimble that you would use in a tree cable or on a wire core lanyard. I wonder if the metal edge could cut the rope? I decided to try splicing some StaSet with a metal thimble and it looks good but...