If I want get a rope that I can use for climbing and making stuff like a rope swing, what length and thiknes should I get
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Pay attention to tensile strength and working load the working load of a rope is usually 1/5 the breaking strength so if a rope has a breaking strength of 1500 pounds you can safely use it for something around 500 pounds. like two or three pre-teen kids and a big tire. So if you get a 1000 pound test rope you have to remember if you weigh 200 pounds once you use the rope as a pendulum you weigh more than 200 pounds when you swing. so get one that's at least a 1200 pound rope.
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It depends on what you are trying to make. At The Home Depot you can get 100 feet of 7/16 inch rope for 20.00$ and it has a work load limit of 300 pounds with a break strength of 3000 pound so that should work for what you are trying to make, that is what i use for swings though if you are making a rope swing you will want it to be no thinner than 5/8 inch and with a break strength of 10,000 pounds. I use a 3/4 inch 3 strand rope from The Home Depot with a break strength of 12,000 pounds 5 years still holding strong. WARNING! Don't get rope from Lowe's.
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Pay attention to tensile strength and working load the working load of a rope is usually 1/5 the breaking strength so if a rope has a breaking strength of 1500 pounds you can safely use it for something around 500 pounds. like two or three pre-teen kids and a big tire.So if you get a 1000 pound test rope you have to remember if you weigh 200 pounds once you use the rope as a pendulum you weigh more than 200 pounds when you swing. so get one that's at least a 1200 pound rope.
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You bet. A great rope! I would recommend using only figure 8's since some of the mechanical belay or rappel devises are made for larger diameter ropes.
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The term is "rappelling" and no, this rope is not made for technical climbing. You should use only ropes bought at outdoor stores made specifically for climbing or caving for rappelling or doing any rope work involving body weight and your life.
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My rope broke the first week I had it. I would go to a fabric store and try to find something similar to it and staple it to the tree.Its just an Idea.
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All depends on how you plan to use it- for towing, anchoring, mooring, attaching fenders, ect. Sometimes you just need a length of rope on hand for surprises. It's hard to have too much good rope around. If this is a gift, it is a very nice rope and can be multipurpose.
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This is not climbing rope! Someone using it for that will get hurt or dead! Look into Bluewater climbing ropes and gear for rappelling/Climbing. This rope is only good for camping, tethering items, and practicing knots.
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We use a 50 ft. 3/8 inch ski rope. Just got back from a Lake Powell trip and once again the grandkids love it. We used that same rope to tie it up to the houseboat when not in use Had a heavy storm, and held fine.
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Our rope is 5.5 feet, but we put a knot in the rope to shorten it - so maybe it is 6 feet. The branch we used was low enough it didn't need extending, but if you do extend it I suggest you use rope from a place that sells rope for mountain climbers, not from a hardware store. I wouldn't recommend this as a swing that swings high on a long rope. Low and slow is the rule here, but we have ours hanging from one point and have a swivel on it so you can spin. I feel the width is such that a child cannot keep a good grip and seat needed for high swinging safely. And if more than one child is on the swing, that just creates more problems if swinging high. Our rope is 5.5 feet, but we put a knot in the rope to shorten it - so maybe it is 6 feet. The branch we used was low enough it didn't need extending, but if you do extend it I suggest you use rope from a place that sells rope for mountain climbers, not from a hardware store. I wouldn't recommend this as a swing that swings high on a long rope. Low and slow is the rule here, but we have ours hanging from one point and have a swivel on it so you can spin. I feel the width is such that a child cannot keep a good grip and seat needed for high swinging safely. And if more than one child is on... » Read More Our rope is 5.5 feet, but we put a knot in the rope to shorten it - so maybe it is 6 feet. The branch we used was low enough it didn't need extending, but if you do extend it I suggest you use rope from a place that sells rope for mountain climbers, not from a hardware store. I wouldn't recommend this as a swing that swings high on a long rope. Low and slow is the rule here, but we have ours hanging from one point and have a swivel on it so you can spin. I feel the width is such that a child cannot keep a good grip and seat needed for high swinging safely. And if more than one child is on the swing, that just creates more problems if swinging high. « Show Less
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If you were hanging them on a metal frame I would say no additional rope as they are adjustable sides. However because it's going to be hanging from a tree branch I suggest you purchase he additional rope. Our swings hang from a metal frame that is 15ft above the ground and we have adjusted on swing to sit lower to the ground for our son and the other to be higher for adults. Any more questions... Don't hesitate to ask.
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Hello,the rope comes in 30, 40, 60, 70 meter choices.-BennettOMC Customer Service
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To agree with the other comments, you will only need just a tad bit more room. You will be swinging a jump rope and in a couple of instances you will be doing broad jumps.
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I am pretty sure that the bag would work great- I bought it for my rock climbing nut son- and bought him a 9.9 mm rope that is 70 meters and it fit with some room to spare. My son loves both the rope and bag.
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Personally, I'd only use paracord for climbing or descending IF I had no other choice of a better rope. While our cord is excellent and considered a great "emergency supply" it is not intended to be a climbing rope... even though many have used paracord for such in emergencies. There are thousands of uses for paracord but one should be prudent and cautious if their life is on the line. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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What will I be hanging this on or from? I hung mine from a tree it's pretty big and the rope is long. All I need was a 2 foot chain link to connect around the tree with.
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It should be tall enough as the rope to hang during setup is adjustable. You will have quite a bit of extra slack though, may have to trim the rope when finished setting up.
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1 30/40' rope. However, ropes are long enough to loop around a stationary object and forming a pair for bilateral upper extremity usage. Trust me, the BLACK MAMBA will rock your world.
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absolutely not! this is nowhere near the same diameter or make. this is typical rope you'll find in home depot or Loews or your local shop. it is everyday durable utility rope meant for rigging tying off climbing etc. its about as thick as a permanent marker.