Best Rope For One Stick Climbing & Rappelling | Oplux vs C-iV vs Canyon Elite | Specs & Comparisons

[@brentsmith8075]

Thanks for explaining these. This is crucial and I was looking for madrock rope.

[@Blade-mh3mi]

As always. Great video. I use the Oplux with the madrock (I’m not telling anyone to do so) and it’s worked great.

[@ISaddleHunt]

I did as well. Then my family out voted me after I explained the differences in them all lol ✊🏾

[@DrewWarren]

you guys get ANY slipping with that setup? I'm actually trying to get to a full ascend/rappel with the 8 on the oplux, but would be a huge bonus if the safeguard works ok with it... I would use an autoblock on both 8 and MR

[@Blade-mh3mi]

@@DrewWarren I use a 8 also with oplux. No issues.

[@DrewWarren]

@@Blade-mh3mi awesome. Are you ascending with it as well? I’m finding that if I use a ropeman just during each move (one-sticking), I don’t have to adjust it as much and can get the tether much higher per move. Are you doing anything similar?

[@Blade-mh3mi]

@@DrewWarren no, just to go down. Keep in mind, a 8, you will fly down the tree if your not careful. If you let your brake hand go, your go long straight down in a hurry. How familiar with a 8 and rigging it are you?

[@ThatOneHunterGuy]

I run the sterling c-iv and rappel with a figure-8.

[@Lifeprepseries]

thanks for the vid loved it! and BJJ for life!!

[@ISaddleHunt]

Haha thanks man! And oss! 🤙🏽

[@grundan69]

Good information, thanks!

[@ISaddleHunt]

Thanks for checking it out sir! ✊🏾

[@TruffulaSteve]

Good stuff BirdDog. I’ve been wondering about that Canyon Elite. Hope you’re enjoying the new fanatic set bud.

[@ISaddleHunt]

Most definitely am sir!! Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@jamesmoore1124]

You’re voice sounds like Nate Dias of the UFC. He is a student of one of the Gracie brothers. Like you’re videos.

[@ISaddleHunt]

Haha thanks sir, yep I’m very familiar with who Nate is! lol glad you like the videos sir! ✊🏾

[@MD-173]

outstanding

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

It seems like it might be a bit more convenient and you would leave the gun at home and focus on navigating the forest and how you want to go about rigging rappels and such.

[@jamesmarsee3297]

Have you used the madrock lifeguard? Having a hard time finding the safeguard.TIA

[@ISaddleHunt]

I have not used the lifeguard sir. The lifeguard comes equipped with a spring that will keep the cam open on the rope if there is no tension on the rope where the rope can slide through easier. It’s made more for a lead climber so they can work the rope easier. For what we do, you will want the springless safeguard sir. It’s not spring loaded to stay open without tension. That’s the best I can explain it sir.

[@jamesmarsee3297]

@@ISaddleHunt Ok thanks

[@tstoute82]

Hey bro im getting my gear together to be one sticking next season and ended up on this video for ropes. Are you still running the Canyon Elite? Im having mixed feeling on the Elite vs c-iv.

[@ISaddleHunt]

To be honest, you really can’t go wrong with either one. This past season I ran with the canyon elite. The season prior the c-iv. Both are solid. Good luck sir! Stick a giant! 👊🏽

[@kyleohse6995]

Just getting into saddle hunting and want to rappel down instead of climbing down the one sticks and aider in the dark. Where can I buy the maxim canyon elite in 35'?

[@ISaddleHunt]

www.doublesteps.com sir. Eastern Woods Outdoors has everything you’ll need. Good luck this season! 👊🏽

[@JackCurtis-k9m]

Are you worried about the blue coloring in the canyon elite. Deer see blue very well

[@ISaddleHunt]

I’ve killed a few mature bucks now with the rope dangling down the tree. Lol 👊🏽

[@SEPA.1973]

Great video! Enjoy your content! How about the price per foot for each? Our passion is very costly so price matters when all 3 are good options! Thanks

[@ISaddleHunt]

I’ll update the description with links to the ropes sir! Appreciate the feedback!

[@bv12ringer]

You put that madrock on backwards

[@bigterp75]

Great video, thx for buying 120’ of rope from DanO

[@ISaddleHunt]

Thanks sir! And haha 🤷🏾‍♂️✊🏾

[@richardhill5968]

Once again great info and I am a sinner as well using oplux with my mad rock. I'm also interested in the difference in weights because if the ol lady finds out about my transgressions, she gonna demand I get in spec 🤣

[@ISaddleHunt]

😂✊🏾 definitely feel you! I’ll update the video description with the ropes weights by Monday sir. Have some family things happening but will for sure do it!

[@chrisfragnito]

I believe the maxim rope is about 40% heavier than the sterling. That's about a pound difference with these lengths. Seems like a lot.

[@ISaddleHunt]

I honestly didn’t weigh them to see what the actual difference was. Its pretty negligible to be honest sir. I seen staggs in the wild has posted that 40’ of maxim is .5lbs heavier than the Sterling.

[@brianmoore3659]

Very interesting, ropes are always a great conversation topic as it relates to saddle hunting. I know its extra work but links might be helpful to some. Im curious about the weight comparison of those 3? I dont use any of those, but definitely use 9mm with the ole Mad Rock. Great video bud!

[@ISaddleHunt]

I’ll update the description with links to each rope when I get back home bro. Good idea about the weights. I’ll add that in description as well! Miigz for the feedback brutha!

[@jasrobsny]

Canyon Elite looks a little stiff in the video. Is Canyon Elite really as supple and flexible as Oplux?

[@ISaddleHunt]

I won’t say they’re the same, but it’s definitely comparable.

[@jasrobsny]

@@ISaddleHunt As long as it works well with a Grigri and ascender and holds knots well that's all I need. I do like the price point so I'm giving this a try.

[@steelkatz9750]

👌

[@dangalvin9176]

Gracie BJJ🤙😁

[@ISaddleHunt]

Oss! 🤙🏽

[@nicklausmisiti5204]

what are the weights of the ropes?

[@ISaddleHunt]

It would depend upon how much footage of rope you have, but that being said, the oplux and maxim elite are comparable in weight, with ci-v being slightly heavier than the others but not by much.