Hot take: I swore by my old climbing line for a decade, but after a buddy in Seattle made me try a 24-strand double-braid for a week, the difference in grip and wear on my hands was night and day.

Derek King · 2026-04-03T04:45:05.169697+00:00

I used to think my trusty 16-strand was all I needed, but handling that smoother double-braid on a big pin oak removal last Thursday changed my mind completely... what other gear have you all switched to that you initially resisted?

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Hot take: I swore by my old climbing line for a decade, but after a buddy in Seattle made me try a 24-strand double-braid for a week, the difference in grip and wear on my hands was night and day. | Arborists - Opinions Matter