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29th September 2008, 07:59 PM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia
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|  What size prussic "cord" do you use?
We used 8mm cord as prussik when i started, but most people i know use 10mm. Anyone know if there is any legislation for rope diameter? Lifts and crane ACT rings a bell, but i cant find anything |
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30th September 2008, 12:33 AM
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| Part of the Furniture  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
The only prussic cord i have is 10 mm beeline on my 45' lanyard.I bought it and spliced myself originally for a vt on my climb line but didn't like it.Its tautline hitch for me.
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30th September 2008, 06:32 AM
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
MTS, I don't think there is actual "legislation" against it, but I know in our CoP they want a minimum 8mm diameter for prussic line and a minimum of 11mm for climbing line. I'm not sure if they say should (recomendation) or must (legislation), but my bet would be on should. The 8mm is really finecky when it comes to over-weighting it/sap - it binds up like a mofo. 10mm slides alot smoother, but I would also guess that it would go wandering alot easier too. Maybe try a 6 wrap 8mm prussic before the 10mm? See if that works... Keep us posted.
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30th September 2008, 08:46 AM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
Is that the "working safely with trees"? I love the 8mm for the VT |
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30th September 2008, 05:18 PM
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| Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
Nah, NSW. Code of Practice: Amenity Trees 1997 and the latest 156 page document: Code of Practice: Tree Work 2008. Both here on Tree World, search: Code of Practice tree.
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30th September 2008, 08:02 PM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
Thanks i had forgot about that one, when does the new one take effect?
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30th September 2008, 08:52 PM
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| Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world
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| Re: What size prussic "cord" do you use?
I'm not sure, it could take as long as 2-3 years 
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