It seems to me that there have been a number of threads lately about slippery prusiks. Some folks have suggested that it's due to a coating on the Dyneema. Some suggest up to six loops are needed. Others say different diameter rope is necessary. I've even seen claim that prusiks aren't capable providing enough tension to hold a tarp!
It's been my experience that my loops just weren't tight enough to provide the friction necessary for a good bite. Just working the loops tighter did the trick. No sliding, extra loops or different diameter rope required.
Does anyone with rope experience & knowledge care to comment?
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