Would this rope be a good choice for hanging my 2yr old sons swing from a tree with? Is it weather resistant enough to hold up outside all summer?
247108
I suppose in theory it could although I I've never tried that. I would think there would be better choices out there for a swing rope.
247109
Even though it is rated for 550lb loads, I wouldn't. The small diameter means that the friction from the swing could rub through it rather quickly.
247110
no i would not trust my baby with it, besides it is so thin that it could cut his hands
247111
Yes you could hang a swing with this rope as long as you Tie a few strands together and pre shrink the paracord. you can pre shrink the cord by dropping it in boiling water for a few seconds, if you don't pre shrink when it gets wet it will shrink so your best bet is to shrink before hanging anything with it and yes it is fairly weather resistant
618747
Should be no problem to hang outdoors as long as you have something tall enough and sturdy enough to support the weight. However I don't know how well the material will hold up to the elements, I think it will shorten the life of the bag.
59874
I'd be concerned if you hang this tape that high. In very windy conditions it does break off a bit. You'd be spending money and it's possible that the tape may come undone or simply break. The only other thing I can come up with would be to get a long pvc pipe (or similar) and have your gardener pound it into the ground after you've tied long ribbons to the top (or even shove the pipe into the tree....?) We've stapled ours together around cactus arms so you might want to staple to the pipe itself to keep the tape from slipping. Good luck.
107376
I'm using mine indoors but it could be used outdoors as well. I have the room and I don't want the rope to get too dirty for continued use indoors when the weather is poor.
596622
I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas.
806181
Yes, I used a tree, but you can just knot the rope around the top bar of a swing set.
1907037
It will be fine. I use mine without tying it down all the time. If the wind picks up I put my heavy back pack in it. I've put it on the beach, in the woods on pine needles. I've tossed it up on my driveway several times to show people how easy it is. I love it, if the wind does pick-up to about 15-20 knots, even with the heavy back pack in it, it will twist and maybe scoot a little.
184791
I would worry about what the swing is hanging on (how strong is that branch?) The nylon rope is not thin and flimsy. The plastic seat is very strong, but it's hard plastic and I weighed 160 when I tried it out. Besides not being very comfortable on an flabby old butt with more hanging off than on, it wasn't a pretty sight.
1276717
I have been pleasantly surprised how well it holds up. We use ours on a deck that is located on the third floor. Ratchet straps are used to hold it down to permanent tie downs. It has taken some pretty heavy thunder storms and it has held up. The key is being able to tie it down tight. Just make sure it is really well tied down and it works great. (I should note that we do not use the side walls so adding that load may change the dynamics of the wind load).
1801655
Comes with rope, as shown in the picture. 12' maybe? Don't remember. Our tree is low enough that we didn't need straps though. Just wound it around the big branch a couple of times and secured it with the big metal clamps that comes with the swing.
1633749
I would also highly recommend the swing. The rope included is very sturdy. I have even gotten on the swing myself to show my daughter how to use it (she is only 4) and had no concerns. Our swing is connected to a swingset, however, so I cannot comment on adding additional rope / chain.
1338284
The swing has thick S-hooks to hang it from rings. I'm sure you could figure out a way to hang it from a branch, but it would take some creativity - and safety checking!
209443
I would worry about what the swing is hanging on (how strong is that branch?) The nylon rope is not thinand flimsy. The plastic seat is very strong, but it's hard plastic and I weighed 160 when I tried it out. Besides not being very comfortable on an flabby old butt with more hanging off than on, it wasn't apretty sight.
1664695
The rope that comes with it is very sturdy, and the hook is well made and also sturdy, BUT I have no idea if it would work for your purpose, since that would be determined by your weight and other factors. Wish I could be more helpful, but I use it for tree trimming.
1320182
Yes, you are able to use this rope outside and you are able to perform the criss-cross with this rope. I have done it several times. If you are used to a non-wire rope, the feel is different as the rope responds differently as opposed to plastic. The wire is coated with a nice, slick plastic and is very durable. Unless you are using it on some rugged concrete (which is typically not-recommended as concrete does not provide much cushion for your knee), you should be ok with this. If you ARE using it on a concrete surface with a jagged texture, expect some scratches and eventually the rope may give.
1836805
Yes we have ours hung by a tree. Just have to adjust it so its even. We used a nylon rope to extend the leads from the swing so its lower to the ground since the tree branch is higher up and a thicker limb.
1338281
I'm sure it would work, just place the rope around the branches. Great little swing.