BMS micro rack question

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Re: BMS micro rack question

Postby trogman » Nov 19, 2012 3:10 pm

I will agree that a mini-rack or a micro-rack doesn't work well on dirty rope. But then who uses a dirty rope? (besides MOS) :grin:

Seriously, though- I do believe ropes should be cleaned fairly regularly. But that's another topic entirely. If I anticipate having to use a dirty rope, I'll generally opt for my regular rack instead of my micro.

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Re: BMS micro rack question

Postby Carl Amundson » Nov 20, 2012 12:37 pm

trogman wrote:I will agree that a mini-rack or a micro-rack doesn't work well on dirty rope. But then who uses a dirty rope? (besides MOS) :grin:

Seriously, though- I do believe ropes should be cleaned fairly regularly. But that's another topic entirely. If I anticipate having to use a dirty rope, I'll generally opt for my regular rack instead of my micro.

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LOL, you don't do a lot of project work.
It can be like rappelling on a round file. It really eats up the steel bars.
That said, using a micro rack with a long frame works pretty well on dirty rope.
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