I think the system took a hit when there was a discussion about amsteel getting damaged when it was flattened by the rings. Using a solid braid like the Hennessy standard rope does not seem to be a problem. The rope on the UL versions is different and may be a problem, no idea.
FWIW I messed with amsteel that way to see what happened. The strands are already flat so when the braid flattens I question if there is really a problem. The base material is known for it's stability under load.
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