Climbing rope recommendation?

Bryan McWilliams · 03-07-2006, 05:05 AM

What's the consensus on a good climbing rope? I know this topic has been beat on before, but with the Pacific Fiber failures at CFHQ, and the comments that the West Marine ropes are too slick to climb, from whom shold I purchase my rope?

Gracias

Tony Young · 03-07-2006, 08:44 PM

Bryan,
I got mine from the local rope and cable supplier here in Cincinnati. They're not the easiest companies to find, it took some digging. They seem to have all the business they need.

Where are you located?

Michael Forge · 03-08-2006, 04:58 AM

www.mcmaster.com

Do a search for manila rope and then you can order any diameter and length you want.

Bryan McWilliams · 03-08-2006, 01:24 PM

I am in Chapel Hill, NC.

What diameter rope for a climbing noobie?

Michael Forge · 03-09-2006, 02:00 PM

I went with 1.5" myself.

Skip Chase · 03-09-2006, 03:56 PM

I just ordered ropes (with and without knots) and cargo net from Jammar Mfg. Prices were reasonable and a wide selection of products. This is the company that made the cargo nets, etc. for "American Gladiator." www.jammarmfg.com

Wes Peart · 03-11-2006, 04:03 PM

What's the deal with Pacific Fiber?

Bryan McWilliams · 03-12-2006, 11:22 AM

Pacific Fiber Failures:

http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/001045.html

I have ZERO rope climbing experience. Would you recommend getting knots in the rope?

Dan Snyder · 03-15-2006, 06:07 AM

Bryan, the first thing I noticed when I got a rope was how much it taxed your grip (significantly more than a pullup bar). It didn't take long though before we were used to it. Get one or make one. They're excellent.

Here's an article for homemade rope. I forget where I got it (perhaps from this board).

Elliot Royce · 03-17-2006, 07:38 AM

I just got my West Marine rope. With knots and using the 1.5 inch rope I don't see where you'd have a problem. He gives a discount to CF members.

I think the slippery problem comes with the other rope they sell which has far fewer strands (and is cheaper).

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03-07-2006, 05:05 AM	#1
Bryan McWilliams Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 252	What's the consensus on a good climbing rope? I know this topic has been beat on before, but with the Pacific Fiber failures at CFHQ, and the comments that the West Marine ropes are too slick to climb, from whom shold I purchase my rope? Gracias

03-07-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
Tony Young Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Rosa Beach FL Posts: 395	Bryan, I got mine from the local rope and cable supplier here in Cincinnati. They're not the easiest companies to find, it took some digging. They seem to have all the business they need. Where are you located?

03-08-2006, 04:58 AM	#3
Michael Forge Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 105	www.mcmaster.com Do a search for manila rope and then you can order any diameter and length you want.

03-08-2006, 01:24 PM	#4
Bryan McWilliams Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 252	I am in Chapel Hill, NC. What diameter rope for a climbing noobie?

03-09-2006, 02:00 PM	#5
Michael Forge Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 105	I went with 1.5" myself.

03-09-2006, 03:56 PM	#6
Skip Chase Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Vernon WA Posts: 1,276	I just ordered ropes (with and without knots) and cargo net from Jammar Mfg. Prices were reasonable and a wide selection of products. This is the company that made the cargo nets, etc. for "American Gladiator." www.jammarmfg.com

03-11-2006, 04:03 PM	#7
Wes Peart Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 47	What's the deal with Pacific Fiber?

03-12-2006, 11:22 AM	#8
Bryan McWilliams Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 252	Pacific Fiber Failures: http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/001045.html I have ZERO rope climbing experience. Would you recommend getting knots in the rope?

03-17-2006, 07:38 AM	#10
Elliot Royce Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Inowa KS Posts: 922	I just got my West Marine rope. With knots and using the 1.5 inch rope I don't see where you'd have a problem. He gives a discount to CF members. I think the slippery problem comes with the other rope they sell which has far fewer strands (and is cheaper).