Looking into purchasing Samson Arbormaster as my first climbing rope. Spent a lot of time reading up on the rope threads here to make a decision, so many different kinds that have good reviews so I went and looked at all the sites. Mainly it came down to Wesspur offering 20% off arbormaster hawkeye. Being in Canada that 20 % offsets the 30% extra in currency exchange I have to pay lol.
My question is about splicing, should I get the rope with an end spliced? 5 inch or tight splice? hand spliced or sewn? What is the difference in the two ways? Should a beginner like me just get the rope with no splice so im practicing my knot tying more?
I will be taking an Arborist Climbing course this spring and wanted to start piecing together some of the gear ill need. Maybe some very low height practice in my yard prior to the course to get comfortable with my knots.
thanks!
My question is about splicing, should I get the rope with an end spliced? 5 inch or tight splice? hand spliced or sewn? What is the difference in the two ways? Should a beginner like me just get the rope with no splice so im practicing my knot tying more?
I will be taking an Arborist Climbing course this spring and wanted to start piecing together some of the gear ill need. Maybe some very low height practice in my yard prior to the course to get comfortable with my knots.
thanks!