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Double rope diameter/ratings 14-Jul-2011 At 1:09:52 PM GriZZly

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As Ed noted hes still alive and generally there wouldnt be an issue in climbing on one half rope (or one double) and a single rope as its almost impossible to fall on both equally if youre clipping different gear with different ropes.

The main difference is that thinner half ropes generally have a lower impact force and as such climbing on 2 singles means that there is a higher impact force transmitted to you, but as above its unlikely you cop much more impact force due to generally only falling onto one rope at a time.

The main reason people dont climb with singles in a half rope format is theyre too bloody heavy.

I wouldnt recommend abseiling on an overhand with different sized ropes as theres a much higher chance of them slipping through each other but as always you make a decision in the particular situation. If theres no edges for it to get caught on a double fishermans is a better bet.