Is accessory cord stronger than half rope? 

Thanks for taking the time to do these random test videos 😊

I do Cave search and Rescue here in New Zealand and my edge kit is made from a 12m length of 8mm cord. This is my primary life support whilst undertaking counter balance hauls. Super good enough. Mind you, we cave on 8.5mm ropes these days.

"it delooped itself!" Great commentary.

Three floods? Do you live in Granite Fall, Washington? lol

Have you ever tested a beer knot vs water knot in webbing? I have been using a beer knot to make a rap extension and would be interested in that result. Thanks Cool videos!

Banger

I would love to see a comparison between the figure eight and the anchor hitch

Love your videos. But I think they would be even more interesting and useful if you filmed the break tests at a high frame rate and showed us the rope failing in slow motion.

If webbing always breaks in the knot, why don't we use a buckle? Like on an harness.

Could you test two half ropes together? Curious to see if you get 20+kn or 15 like single ropes.

So you should treat your ropes with flooded basement water

Do you have a reliable way to measure rope toughness, how much energy it takes to snap a length of line?

Huzzah

IMHO it's not fair to compare static cord with a dynamic rope. Maybe if you stretch it first and measure it's diameter, to see how it relates to a cordelette. In any case, apples and oranges.