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My climbing rope got a nasty core shot on a big oak removal in Portland.
It happened about three weeks ago, and I had to switch to my backup line to finish the job. Anyone else had a rope fail in a tricky spot and what's your backup plan?
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jakesanchez6mo ago
Man, that's a rough spot for a rope to go. Core shots always give me that cold feeling in my gut, especially when you're already committed to a big tree. My backup plan is pretty simple, I keep a second, shorter climbing line in my kit bag at all times, just for a quick swap. It's a hassle to re-tie in, but it beats being stuck. Really makes you double-check every rope rub on the way up. Glad you had a backup ready to go.
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the_lucas6mo ago
Ugh, that's a brutal failure point. I read a study showing most rope damage happens during removal work from hidden abrasion. Your backup line plan is the only real fix when you're already up there.
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