Climbing rope protector device and method of using same
Disclosed herein is a device for protecting a climbing rope comprising a flexible sheath comprising a first edge, a second edge generally opposing the first edge, a first end, and a second end generally opposing the first end, a sheath connector assembly attached at the second end of the flexible sheath, and a primary rope connector assembly attached to the sheath connector assembly. Methods of making and using the device also are described.
1. A device for protecting a climbing rope comprising:
a flexible sheath comprising a first edge, a second edge generally opposing the first edge, a first end, a second end generally opposing the first end, and a handle positioned proximate the first end;
a sheath connector assembly attached at the second end of the flexible sheath, the sheath connector assembly comprising at least one strap and a ring, the strap being securely attached to the sheath so as to form a loop that passes through the ring; and
a primary rope connector assembly attached to the sheath connector assembly.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible sheath further comprises at least two grommets proximate said second end.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible sheath further comprises a fastener disposed along at least a portion of said first and second edges for detachably attaching said first and second edges together.
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the fastener comprises fastening tape.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein each strap is connected to the sheath through a grommet formed on the sheath.
6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the primary rope connector assembly comprises a device positioner connected to the sheath connector assembly.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the primary rope connector assembly comprises a first gate clip, a rope connecting strap connecting the gate clip to the ring, and a rope gripping device connected to the gate clip and being configured to grip a primary rope.
8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the flexible sheath further comprises a fastener disposed along at least a portion of said first and second edges for detachably attaching said first and second edges together.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the fastener comprises fastening tape.
10. An assembly comprising:
a load-bearing climbing rope, and
a device for protecting the climbing rope, the device comprising:
a flexible sheath comprising a first edge, a second edge generally opposing the first edge, a first end, a second end generally opposing the first end, and a handle positioned proximate the first end;
a sheath connector assembly attached at the second end of the flexible sheath, the sheath connector assembly comprising at least one strap and a ring, the strap being securely attached to the sheath so as to form a loop that passes through the ring; and
a primary rope connector assembly attached to the sheath connector assembly.
11. A method comprising:
obtaining a device for protecting a climbing rope comprising:
a flexible sheath comprising a first edge, a second edge generally opposing the first edge, a first end, and a second end generally opposing the first end, and a handle positioned proximate the first end;
a sheath connector assembly attached at the second end of the flexible sheath, the sheath connector assembly comprising at least one strap and a ring, the strap being securely attached to the sheath so as to form a loop that passes through the ring; and
a primary rope connector assembly attached to the sheath connector assembly,
obtaining a load-bearing rope, and
mounting the device on a load-bearing rope in order that the device is secured between the load-bearing rope and an edge when the load-bearing rope bears a load.
12. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the flexible sheath further comprises at least two grommets proximate said second end.
13. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the flexible sheath further comprises a fastener disposed along at least a portion of said first and second edges for detachably-attaching said first and second edges together.
14. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises fastening tape.
15. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein each strap is connected to the sheath through a grommet formed on the sheath.
16. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the primary rope connector assembly comprises a device positioner connected to the sheath connector assembly.
17. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the primary rope connector assembly comprises a first gate clip, a rope connecting strap connecting the gate clip to the ring, and a rope gripping device connected to the gate clip and being configured to grip a primary rope.