+1 to all the ideas here: Marine Heat shrink that has the glue inside. Using a heat gun for quicker, more even results. Also the tubing shrinks lengthwise a bit too so a person could consider cutting just slightly overlength. You can pick up multiple colors of this on Amazon so each end could be color coded if there is some need for a person to know or care which end is getting used for what. Also can get clear. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning to print out a tiny data sheet and slip it under some clear tubing before shrinking it on. My aim is to end up having key info right on the end of the rope like some manufacturers do.
I just bought an old used Honda EU2000i generator that uses a recoil starter pull cord, like a lawn mower, to start it. The rope is frayed and worn from rubbing against its frame and will likely need to be replaced. That is a bigger job to fix than it should be, requiring about an hour's worth of dismantling/reassembly to replace the rope with new. A simple temporary fix it to pull some of the rope through its handle past its knot and tie a new knot below it, trimming off the old knot. It effectively relocates the rub point further forward from the reel. It shortens the pull lenghth a little as a tradeoff. It might work for a while, depending on how damaged the old rope is. It still leaves a short section of weakened/frayed rope on the pull cord; the weakest point on the rope. I am thinking of whipping that part of the rope with some thin nylon venetial blinds string wrapped over cloth electrical tape and maybe covering that repair with strong (Masters) rubber cement. It would give that section some strenght if its fatter diameter doesn't become a new problem. The idea of using shrink wrap as an alternate solution intrigues me; easily installed if the heat shrink isn't too stiff. I need to test some shrink wrap, but its an interesting idea.
Electrical tape works great, too. I've never had it come off. Also, you can pick a color that contrasts your rope to make the ends easy to find. If you do it well, the diameter actually ends up being less. Great for sliding through mechanical devices.
Maybe whipping the traditional way then heatshrink on top would even work. The issue with just heatshrink is it dosen't really compress the rope, just conforms to the shape
Yes I like Silver Ivy but after some use my Rope Runner Pro started sliding. I want to find a rope that will work with my RRP that I can use MRS also. My RRP works great with my Xstatic but it's not good for MRS.
I soak the end with epoxy trying to get it all the way through the rope, then put the shrink tubing on and shrink it. After the epoxy cures remove the shrink tubing. I've used this on shoe strings for years and it never unravels and goes through the eyelets just fine. I don't see why it wouldn't work on larger ropes and lines.
I really cannot say if it's okay to store your Zig Zag on your rope. I am guilty of storing it on my rope. If my rope got damp or wet I feel that it would be better to remove it so it could dry.
Bino this is really interesting, I recently picked up a 30 foot lanyard double sided with Petzel aluminum snaps. It’s cut resistant and I enjoy climbing with it, unfortunately like everything underuse it was so covered with sap and even got a Knick it was pretty substantial. So I cut it and then of course the only knot you can use is a double Fishermans or a Bundt line, Which are bulkyback together on in a little tail. The problem is that once I lose that sewn eye it had I it does not wanna slide through crotches on branches as easily anymore. I wish there was a way to learn how to sew my own eyes to put back together on my ropes and lanyards?
Look up Rope splicing kits. I believe some kits have videos on how to splice. I have a friend who was learning and he explained that once he spliced he sent it to the company he bought the kit from and they tested it.
Your guess is correct. I bought my rope already with the heat shrink tubing and it did not go through the ZigZag. I removed it and put a thinner walled heat shrink tubing and the problem was solved.
I would not do this for a rock climbing purposes. The additional thickness can actually jam into a crack causing big problems if one is below trying to retrieve a line that one has rappelled on.
+1 to all the ideas here: Marine Heat shrink that has the glue inside. Using a heat gun for quicker, more even results. Also the tubing shrinks lengthwise a bit too so a person could consider cutting just slightly overlength.
You can pick up multiple colors of this on Amazon so each end could be color coded if there is some need for a person to know or care which end is getting used for what. Also can get clear. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning to print out a tiny data sheet and slip it under some clear tubing before shrinking it on. My aim is to end up having key info right on the end of the rope like some manufacturers do.
Thank you for sharing, Those are some great ideas and tips. Take care!
I have found that you need to use the kind of tubing that has an adhesive with it. Plain shrink tube will slip off too easy.
Thank you for the tip, Take care!
I just bought an old used Honda EU2000i generator that uses a recoil starter pull cord, like a lawn mower, to start it. The rope is frayed and worn from rubbing against its frame and will likely need to be replaced. That is a bigger job to fix than it should be, requiring about an hour's worth of dismantling/reassembly to replace the rope with new.
A simple temporary fix it to pull some of the rope through its handle past its knot and tie a new knot below it, trimming off the old knot. It effectively relocates the rub point further forward from the reel. It shortens the pull lenghth a little as a tradeoff. It might work for a while, depending on how damaged the old rope is. It still leaves a short section of weakened/frayed rope on the pull cord; the weakest point on the rope.
I am thinking of whipping that part of the rope with some thin nylon venetial blinds string wrapped over cloth electrical tape and maybe covering that repair with strong (Masters) rubber cement. It would give that section some strenght if its fatter diameter doesn't become a new problem.
The idea of using shrink wrap as an alternate solution intrigues me; easily installed if the heat shrink isn't too stiff. I need to test some shrink wrap, but its an interesting idea.
Good luck
Electrical tape works great, too. I've never had it come off. Also, you can pick a color that contrasts your rope to make the ends easy to find. If you do it well, the diameter actually ends up being less. Great for sliding through mechanical devices.
That's a great idea, Thanks for sharing!
Hola C Bino gracias por sus aportaciones .Saludos
Hi, You're welcome and thank you for watching!
I'd just whip it the more traditional way and coat in some superglue. That way the diameter doesn't end up bigger
Maybe whipping the traditional way then heatshrink on top would even work. The issue with just heatshrink is it dosen't really compress the rope, just conforms to the shape
Yes that is my normal way with string but I don't use superglue I just melt the string a little.
I will see how long it lasts.
What kind of rope is that? I thought you liked silver ivy.
Yes I like Silver Ivy but after some use my Rope Runner Pro started sliding. I want to find a rope that will work with my RRP that I can use MRS also. My RRP works great with my Xstatic but it's not good for MRS.
@@BinoH So what are you using now?
@@BinoH It looks like Blue Moon, yeah?
@@joeshmo5399 I'm trying out the Blue moon!
@@BinoH I am 234lbs my RRP is set for 2.5 on X-tatic what do you set RRP at?
I soak the end with epoxy trying to get it all the way through the rope, then put the shrink tubing on and shrink it. After the epoxy cures remove the shrink tubing. I've used this on shoe strings for years and it never unravels and goes through the eyelets just fine. I don't see why it wouldn't work on larger ropes and lines.
That's a great idea! But doesn't the heat shrink tubing get glued in place?
Thanks for the tip!
Is it alright to store a zigzag while it is still on the rope?
I really cannot say if it's okay to store your Zig Zag on your rope. I am guilty of storing it on my rope. If my rope got damp or wet I feel that it would be better to remove it so it could dry.
@@BinoH Thank you.
@@creationcoach2703 you're welcome
Thank you for all the tricks you share to us GOD BLESS YOU BINO 🙏🏻🔥
Thank you!
Bino this is really interesting, I recently picked up a 30 foot lanyard double sided with Petzel aluminum snaps. It’s cut resistant and I enjoy climbing with it, unfortunately like everything underuse it was so covered with sap and even got a Knick it was pretty substantial. So I cut it and then of course the only knot you can use is a double Fishermans or a Bundt line, Which are bulkyback together on in a little tail. The problem is that once I lose that sewn eye it had I it does not wanna slide through crotches on branches as easily anymore. I wish there was a way to learn how to sew my own eyes to put back together on my ropes and lanyards?
Look up Rope splicing kits. I believe some kits have videos on how to splice. I have a friend who was learning and he explained that once he spliced he sent it to the company he bought the kit from and they tested it.
@@BinoH thanks!
@@dprevish100 you're welcome
Your guess is correct. I bought my rope already with the heat shrink tubing and it did not go through the ZigZag. I removed it and put a thinner walled heat shrink tubing and the problem was solved.
Nice, Thanks for the tip!
I would not do this for a rock climbing purposes. The additional thickness can actually jam into a crack causing big problems if one is below trying to retrieve a line that one has rappelled on.
That makes sense.
You should pick up a heat gun. I believe that's the proper way to set heat shrink tubing. I wouldn't want to use something with an open flame.
That's true I didn't want to spend the money. So I just decided to use the torch.
Gracias.
You're welcome!
It was a good idea I have to try that
I hope it works well for you!
As a old timer stick with the Old-fashioned way if you know how ( learn its worth it ). If it ain't broke don't fix it. Thank you good job!
Thanks!
That's great.
Thank you!