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from Connecticut on 8/11/2008
I needed to resling some older used Camalots and I was also starting to lead climb, so needed a cordolette solution. Maxim Tech Cord was the best option for both.I found a website with an interesting reslinging plan, but it suggested using spectra/dyneema, which doesn't last as long as even nylon and isn't as strong as Technora. Since I needed something small in diameter, Tech Cord is the perfect solution, able to hold 5,000 pounds.In my research of Technora and Tech Cord, I learned of others using it as cordolette, it's less bulky than 7mm cord, lays flatter hanging from the harness, and is easier to knot.The only possible down side, which doesn't bother me at all, is it's stiff. Almost like a soft wire. Lastly, I didn't do the conversion, other places suggest the 6 meters is about 20', which I know isn't true, but when I uncoiled it, it was closer to 18' than 19.6' (the later being 6m).So both lengths I got were immediately put to use and have seen a half dozen trips and I've been pleased. My second is happy with how easy it is to clean the cams, I would be happier with one or two more meters length on the piece used as cordolette. But to get that, you'd have to buy a 100' coil and cut it down, which would cost over [$] and would have left me with about [$] of unused material instead of spending [$]ish for two 6m coils.So I don't regret choosing two 6m coils and have been recommending Tech Cord to all my climbing peeps as well as showing it to non-climbers.-RandyPS: I don't know why EMS lists it as being a "100% nylon kernmantle rope" since it's inside fibers are Technora aramid and the outer sheath is polyester.
from menlo park, ca on 9/25/2006
i was recommended this product at the gym, and wow, i don't climb without it. it's rated at 25KN so it's as strong as a biner. it's a bit stiff, but that's okay... it's soooo useful to have to set anchors. i don't like the dedicated self-equalizing anchor-sling... why have equipment that you only use for one thing.