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ian mckenzie wrote:Google says anywhere between 5 and 10%, which is consistent with my experience.
cob wrote:I am not convinced that nylon shrinks in water alone (heat? yes) Got a specific link?
potholer wrote:Do static ropes lengthen in a similar way to dynamic ropes when wet, or is some of the lengthening down to the construction as well as the material?
RescueMan wrote:it "sets" the rope to its proper length and tightens the sheath onto the core.
- Robert
Dangerjudy wrote:well, that's a new one on me - I've never heard of people soaking new ropes. I've been thinking about getting some rope - do most of y'all soak your new ropes?
itabot wrote:When I soaked one of my ropes...it seemed like the sheath seperated from the core. Its tight, now that its dry. Brand new rope!
itabot wrote:It was my understanding that the sheath should never seperate from the core. Since its a natural thing for nylon to stretch and seperate from the core when wet, what if you're in a wet cave?
None taken. Nylon does not shrink - but nylon rope does. http://www.bealplanet.com/notices/2005/ ... =1&lang=uscob wrote:No offense Ian...but I am not convinced that nylon shrinks in water alone ... I would like to see some data on this. Got a specific link?
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