Would you climb on this line?

[roscodog]

I have a spool of new 1/2" Samson dual braid nylon. http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=106&inst=1

I always use a friction saver, and use Bee-Line and Ice split tails (sometimes traditional tie in).

Should I try it, or stick with a dedicated arborist rope?

Thanks,Ross

 

[emr]

How do you know that?

 

[Climbing Cutter]

The rope is made from nylon so it will have more stretch than a polyester rope. Not what you want if you are trying to SRT up the tree. Id bet that the rope would be great for a light/moderate duty lowering line though.

 

[Rftreeman]

I wouldn't but I would use it for light rigging........

 

[pdqdl]

Why would you consider it?

Samson's description for this ropes use: " * Secondary Mooring Lines " I'm sure they mean tying down boats to keep them from going elsewhere.

That didn't mention any sort of tree work, did it? I'm sure it's plenty strong, but probably doesn't stand up to friction too well. Most nylon ropes melt pretty easy. It might behave badly using some our knots, too.

If you have a source for some of this rope real cheap, then go for it. Otherwise, I'd buy what is built and tested for climbing on.