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James Doty
Trad climber
Phoenix, Az.
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Sep 26, 2011 - 03:14pm PT
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Saying Munter/mule overhand is redundant as a proper Mule knot includes an overhand safety knot to keep rope weight from slipping the bight. Just picking nits.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Sep 26, 2011 - 04:32pm PT
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I did it last year on the white static 11mm that was there in great shape. Like all fixed lines I've got on from below it was still nerve racking, for the first swing anyway. I wouldn't do it unless the rope looked good.
It's interesting that it already got a core shot, but 400+ days in full sun and lot's of abuse I guess I'm not surprised. A double rope there (backup) probably wouldn't be a bad idea. It would be best to have El Cap grey colored ropes :-)
The Alcove Swing and Porch Swing are not even in the same class. The alcove is fun and as long as the rope is sound there's very little danger, but the porch is way more exposed and the potential for error is MUCH higher.
For anyone thinking of chopping it:
You should do it first; just like chopping a route you haven't done it would be lame to remove something you have no experience of
You'll need to jug it first or climb a couple tough pitches, so be prepared for snail eye
Also chop the East Ledges fixed lines on your way down so you are not a hypocrite
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enjoimx
Trad climber
Yosemite, ca
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Sep 26, 2011 - 04:36pm PT
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Why do people substitute the word line for rope when they both have the same number of letters?
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Sep 26, 2011 - 04:56pm PT
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I don't like it but now that it's been replaced, and is know to be safe, I won't cut it down.
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