I'm currently using 13mm arbor plex for climbing and it has a tendancy to bind up after being loaded what would be a better choice for future purchase of rope ?
Have you tried adding an extra wrap to your Blake's?
The Blakes is a tried and true traditional knot, no doubt. I bet there are still more climbers climbing on that knot than any other out there. However, I never did like the blakes. I was made to climb on it for awhile with one service I worked for when I was younger and grew to hate that knot. It never ran very smooth for me. I was originally taught to climb on an open prussic which I have found to run smoother than any traditional knot I have ever used. It works on pretty much any line as well. I still climb on this knot as a secondary when I double crotch and use two climbing systems.
I know that this does not answer your original question but give this knot a shot and see if it doesn't resolve your issue before you go drop a bill or better on another line:
The Blakes is a tried and true traditional knot, no doubt. I bet there are still more climbers climbing on that knot than any other out there. However, I never did like the blakes. I was made to climb on it for awhile with one service I worked for when I was younger and grew to hate that knot. It never ran very smooth for me. I was originally taught to climb on an open prussic which I have found to run smoother than any traditional knot I have ever used. It works on pretty much any line as well. I still climb on this knot as a secondary when I double crotch and use two climbing systems.
I know that this does not answer your original question but give this knot a shot and see if it doesn't resolve your issue before you go drop a bill or better on another line:
I've heard a lot about poison ivy line I'm just getting used to climbing with 1/2 inch line still not too sure of the smaller diameter till I get better which shouldn't be long because my buisiness is starting to take off finally
Bull Crap ALERT! Scraping the glaze off a climbing line is DUMB! It doesn't fix anything, just does damage to the cover. Clueless, if you want to kill yourself no problem, but don't go suggesting such stupid stuff to new guys that could be hurt by listening to you.
Don't glaze the rope to begin with. Read the manufactures inspection instructions. Every one I have seen says burned/glazed areas are cause for rejection.
I have a PI climb line just over a year old and not one glaze spot anywhere on it. A few minor ( and allowable ) picks only. Just use your head when descending.
Rick
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