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Thread: Old climbing ropes
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06-19-2017, 02:35 PM #1
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06-19-2017, 02:40 PM #2
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06-19-2017, 03:01 PM #3
I bet you could braid or weave, or whatever, that 300 foot piece and have a sweet tow rope for your vehicle.
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06-19-2017, 03:35 PM #4
Related: I have a 70m rope that was in perfectly good shape when it was last packed into my rope bag. That was like 8 years ago. Is it still safe to use?
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06-19-2017, 03:38 PM #5
Know of anyone who wants rope to turn into something they sell?
A few years ago I cut off a 20' piece tied it around a post and the other end to the truck to see if I could break the rope, no luck until having cut part way in the rope. Impressive and it was about 15 years old at that time. But yeah, the static line might be worth keeping for construction type activities.
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06-19-2017, 03:44 PM #6
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06-19-2017, 05:27 PM #7
Google "climbing rope rug." Here's an example:
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06-19-2017, 05:54 PM #8Registered User
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Give it to your Dom to use on your Bitch ass
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06-19-2017, 06:33 PM #9
I swear this thread already exists... but am not going to go digging for it right now.
I say rug, although havent made mine yet and have a couple of old ropes sitting in my loft.
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06-20-2017, 08:23 AM #10
Yeah, Google rope rugs. I turned my 30 year old rope into one using the weave above. There are several patterns you can do.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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06-20-2017, 11:57 AM #11
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06-20-2017, 01:09 PM #12
there's a whole chapter in the Ashley book of knots on mats with other patterns you can copy - starts on Pg 361 of the pdf linked here, for free
https://archive.org/details/TheAshleyBookOfKnots
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06-20-2017, 01:19 PM #13
Rafters and boaters like old climbing ropes because they are strong and handle well when wet. Good for on the river and as tie downs for transport.
Gravity Junkie
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06-21-2017, 01:51 PM #14"we all do dumb shit when we're fucked up" mike tyson
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06-21-2017, 07:55 PM #15
You can get some PVC or wood for rungs and make a Bachar ladder for training in the back yard. I did that once.
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06-21-2017, 09:17 PM #16
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06-21-2017, 09:50 PM #17
Never had a shoulder problem working out on a Bachar ladder, but if you do then you can still get a good workout by keeping your feet on the rungs to take some weight off your shoulders.
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06-29-2017, 06:06 PM #18
The better part of a six pack...sent most of an afternoon/evening working on it, drinking and watching old Doctor Who episodes, so not a real efficient use of time.
edit to add: It was fun, not something I would want to do all day everyday, but it's a good way to spend a rainy day.
I agree it is a constitutional right for Americans to be assholes...its just too bad that so many take the opportunity...iscariot
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07-04-2017, 03:37 PM #19Registered User
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I have several 90's era ropes around. They are in really good shape but relegated to other rope uses, like tying loads on trailers and such. Your old climbing rope will probably be the best rope in your garage pile of non-climbing ropes
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07-06-2017, 10:47 AM #20
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07-06-2017, 06:25 PM #21Registered User
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I like smaller 1/4" ropes for that. The knots cinch tighter and are harder to loosen with one's teeth
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07-09-2017, 12:11 PM #23
I'd also be interested if people are looking to get rid of some. Shipping and beer money?
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07-10-2017, 12:26 PM #24
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