TIL a 3-strand rope climb is way easier on my hands than a 16-strand braid for the same job

I was doing a crown reduction on a big oak in a tight backyard and had to haul myself up the same route a dozen times. The 16-strand felt smoother at first but it just ate into my palms after the third trip. The 3-strand felt rougher but it didn't slip and my grip didn't get as tired. Am I crazy for thinking the simpler rope is better for repeated ascents?

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sanchez.lucas17d ago

Saw my buddy switch for the same reason last month.

the_kevin17d ago

Yeah, I was just reading about this. A tech blog said a lot of people are moving because of the new fee structure. They gave the example of a small online store that saw its monthly costs jump by like forty bucks for no real reason. That adds up fast. Makes total sense why someone would look for a way out.