Protect your fixed rope with a klemheist

If you need to quickly pad a fixed rope that’s running over a sharp edge, try this trick.

1. Take a 4 foot or longer runner, ideally a less expensive nylon sling rather than a $$$ spectra one.

2. Tie a klemheist knot with as many wraps as you can around the rope.

3. Slide this knot over the point where the rope contacts the edge.

Any abrasion will rub on the cheap runner, hopefully not your rope sheath. If you really want to anchor it in place, tape the klemheist knot to the rope.

If you want to do a more thorough job of protecting your rope, you can use some hose, as discussed at this tip.