anyone ever use AMSTEEL 3/16" rope?

[DanielB89]

I am debating on changing out the rope on my climbing sticks to something skinnier.  I currently have 3/8" rope and find that it can be a little stiff.  I found some 3/16" AMSTEEL for a good price and was wondering how hard it would be to untie if I put 2 half hitches in it and then stepped on it to climb the tree(i weight 220lbs).

[LB_hntr]

I would think it would work great. Its winch line and rated very high. I use similar warn winch synthetic line on my atv winch and use it all the time. very strong durable stuff.

[Nala]

It certainly won't break, you won't have to worry about that at all.

If that's what you are going to use it for, I'd say it would be fine.

Nalajr

[Biathlonman]

Sounds good to me.

[hickstick]

I just put 1/4" amsteel blue on my leverage sticks.  but havent use them in the field yet.  my back yard trial run worked fine.

[ziggy]

I've used it for about 5 years now.  I don't use a typical knot but the system I use does give me some trouble if the steps are left on for a long period.  By trouble I mean I have to take my gloves off and use my finger nails to pick at it a while before it comes loose.  If it is the same day as they were tied on, or its only been a week or two I don't have a problem.

[bamboo]

http://www.rei.com/product/716225/pmi-accessory-cord-6mm#tab-specs

.36 a foot

[DaveT1963]

I like the 1/4 inch as it easier to work the half hitches out for me and I like the added mass as I believe it holds better when cinched under the versa button on my climbing sticks.  Just my personal preference as I know 3/16 is strong enough and should work fine.

[DanielB89]

I know that the rope is strong enough.  I was wondering about how easy the 1/2 hitches would be to take out after stepping up on the step and them getting cinched down.

[Mark Normand]

I use rope from the "EZY® Climb Folding Rope Tree Step".  It's flat type, wraps well, and not bulky. Someone here or elsewhere mentioned they were able to buy a set of rope only from the EZY company for their own sticks.  Has a loop on the end, no knots needed.

[calgarychef]

If you use a stoppered slippery half hitch, they are easy to untie.  Like tying the loop in your shoes hiking of then put a stick through the loop and pull it tight.  If you look at a daisy chain you'll understand what I'm talking about.  I use this knot all the time in all kinds of circumstances.

[goobersan]

Originally posted by bamboo:
 http://www.rei.com/product/716225/pmi-accessory-cord-6mm#tab-specs  

.36 a foot

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[goobersan]

check out some hammock forums. those guys use amsteel on just about everything. you may find some better knots to use