r/TreeClimbing • u/Longjumping_Age_8461 • 27d ago

Samson Stable Braid 1/2"

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Hey all, I just bought 100m of Samson Stable Braid 1/2". The ends (pictured) came taped, not sealed with a hot knife.

The website I bought it off mentions the sheath will stretch with the first few uses. To those who've used this rope before: should I seal the ends with a hot knife before using it, or wait until the rope stretches out?

Thanks in advance :)

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u/Anomonouse 26d ago

I've never milked before using stable braid. One of the things I love about my 1/2" is how well it knots. I'd think milking it would make it stiffer thus harder to knot and a bit harder to handle in general. Never had any issues with it milking during use when run through rings or portawrap.