petzl rack
Posted: Mar 10, 2007 12:49 pm
Does anyone know where I could find stainless steel bars that will fit a 5 bar petzl rack?
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REB wrote:Does anyone know where I could find stainless steel bars that will fit a 5 bar petzl rack?
Dane wrote:At least one reason - Some people prefer you not use aluminum descenders on their rope. At least in TAG, it is pretty common to share rope.
Change to SS - You lose some friction, but you make more friends!
Dane wrote:There are also those that feel that the increased friction comes at the price of increased heat, perhaps to the point of glazing the rope.