How long have you guys left these ropes in the woods for? I'm curious about the life of the rope and how it lasts in the elements.
1988375
I left three of them in the woods for over a year without any effects to the lifeline. As long as the squirrels don't munch on them they are good to go.
1988376
I leave mine for a week at a time and after 2 seasons it's still looking like new. My friend has several on different stands that have been up all season for the last 2 seasons and they also look like new. Love them
1988377
Mine is in the woods a month and a half. One year I dropped it at the base of the tree and didn't miss it until the next year. I check it before I use it and it is still strong. I've had it a few years now.
1988378
I have left mine up for all my stands from August to late November. I will leave a few up for PA gun and 2nd archery through late Jan. Never had an issue. HSS recommends 3 years I believe where they can be left out year round, and then replace them. I figure 5 years of use is good as long as there is no fraying. Better to err on the side of caution though.
1988379
I have left it in place for over 2 years and it functioned fine. It is a very durable rope and professional tied knots.
1988380
My husband owns one of these but he doesn't leave it in the woods, he takes it down each time he leaves.
1195412
I have mine hung on the porch as well but when I hang it in a tree I sling a piece of nylon webbing/strapping around the branch and then a rope down to the hook on the chair. In this way I can remove it easily and since it is not tied tightly around the branch it doesn't damage the tree. Also removing the strapping when not in use will help it last a lot longer than not. I have also used a piece of chain run through a length of old garden hose to protect the branch and it worked great but the heavy chain is not so portable.
915464
Left mine out from August to December last year. Had to take it down after the snow and ice started setting on it. It's back up now for this year. This is in western PA weather. I don't think they can handle harsh weather. Would rip and tear.
1468474
Sure, but it is all natural fiber, so it will decompose over time. Actually, nylon rope breaks down as well -- point is, at some point, after a while, replace the rope!
1366492
Mine lasted about two years. Had both the 7' and the smaller (4.5'?) and both were always outdoors on my deck and the top (green) palms began to rust at the joints. Being battered around by winds didn't help any. The smaller one is still functioning well. I did not experience the problem of non-functioning lights as noted in the other response. Overall, I was happy with the appearance and the ambiance they lent to my outdoor area, but do wish it had been more durable.
54726
Wouldn't it be great if the wire rope always rewound in a nice neat fashion? Unfortunately, they never do, and neither does this Grizzly.. I have no idea if you can replace the rope with a web strap.
66658
We've had ours almost a year. Use it a couple times a month in spring and summer, weekly in winter. Do nothing other than empty ashes and lean it against a wall. Holding up great. Best one we've ever had.(Fire can be built up to last at most 6 hours if you use good hard wood.)
899679
They last a very long time. That is why I use them. They have a coating on them that keeps all dirt and oils from your skin from getting into the windings. That is why Elixir quit making Polyweb strings. They were cutting down on their repeat buyer sales because they last so long. The Polywebs are getting harder to find now because all the stock that is out on the market now is all that there is going to be. The make what they call Nano-web strings now. Which are just as good strings but don't last as long as the Polys.
1891101
Hello, my string worked for about a week. Then we had a week of dreary days and rain and they have not worked since. I really liked them! The company is supposed to be sending me a new string. The wait is crazy long. We'll see...
1065091
I got mine in the Fall so I haven't had them long enough to know how they will hold up. I'm in Vegas so they will have to endure "very" direct sunlight and extreme heat. I can do a follow up after the Summer when I know how they survived.
2140988
I do not recommend this approach. I tried it and it did not fit well. I removed the old rope and put the new rope in its place. This worked very well. However, I have comparison shopped and believe that depending on how much rope needs to be replaced, a new tree might be a better option.
2103562
I owned one for about 5 years. It will not hold up to snow. Rain yes. We had it in the mountains of NC. We used it to have a semi-permanent campsite. It stayed up from April to Nov. There was no problems even after 3 years. One year it snowed a heavy wet snow and it came down. The weight sagged the canvas and buckled the legs. We just replaced the canvas and two legs and used the rest for another couple years.
1984289
Its not bad, It has lasted through the winter and we have not had any issues with predators in the caged area. It seems well made if a little small. The wire should be fine. its built into the wood.
338587
I use the rope on all surfaces, mainly concrete. I haven't had any problems with wear or fraying. My ropes have picked up a little dirt though. I am a certified strength trainer and really have my clients put these ropes through the ringer.
1799696
Hello I have 4 Dawn Redwoodsand it's best if kept outside like there big brothers are its almost the season were they get brown needles there not dying that's natural before the shed them for fall and then winter I keep mine outside and they do great you can enjoy them inside for a few days but best results if kept outside &#128515;
1134017
I placed them outside and they have held up for a couple months now. They'll definitely fade but my dog now uses terrain feel as much as anything so they're worth using outside to get them acclimated initially
1059950
They're made of thick guage wire, so a long time. As long as you don't just toss it around or have kids who bang it up on you.