how do you protect your legs from rope burn?

Jeff Yan · 11-04-2009, 09:38 AM

(don't just say to do legless rope climbs)

Will just any pants work well?
Will some pants still not protect against chafing?
Will some pants not be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear?

this is sort of a continuation of my previous thread: recommendation for workout pants

thanks!

Robert Stone · 11-04-2009, 11:58 AM

I use BDU/ACU bottoms. They are durable and you can tie the strings on the bottom at the ankles to help keep them from riding up on your descent (I wrap the rope around my leg). You can get them at hunting stores or army/navy surplus stores.

Judd Shea · 11-04-2009, 12:26 PM

long socks work for me.

Sean Dunston · 11-04-2009, 12:40 PM

Or - you can try not wrapping the rope around your leg.
I use the soles of my shoes (Nike Frees) to help grip the rope when I climb, and they make great "brakes" for descents.
otherwise, I'd say long "deadlift" socks

would work for your lower legs and whatever shorts you normally wear would work for upper legs.

Carl Hill · 11-04-2009, 06:37 PM

You could just change your bite and not wrap the rope around your leg. Otherwise I'd go for the BDU/ACU pants.

11-04-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
Jeff Yan Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York City New York Posts: 720	how do you protect your legs from rope burn? (don't just say to do legless rope climbs) Will just any pants work well? Will some pants still not protect against chafing? Will some pants not be durable enough to withstand the wear and tear? this is sort of a continuation of my previous thread: recommendation for workout pants thanks!

11-04-2009, 11:58 AM	#2
Robert Stone Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raeford NC Posts: 4	Re: how do you protect your legs from rope burn? I use BDU/ACU bottoms. They are durable and you can tie the strings on the bottom at the ankles to help keep them from riding up on your descent (I wrap the rope around my leg). You can get them at hunting stores or army/navy surplus stores.
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11-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#3
Judd Shea Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 166	Re: how do you protect your legs from rope burn? long socks work for me.
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11-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#4
Sean Dunston Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria Virginia Posts: 2,889	Re: how do you protect your legs from rope burn? Or - you can try not wrapping the rope around your leg. I use the soles of my shoes (Nike Frees) to help grip the rope when I climb, and they make great "brakes" for descents. otherwise, I'd say long "deadlift" socks would work for your lower legs and whatever shorts you normally wear would work for upper legs.
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11-04-2009, 06:37 PM	#5
Carl Hill Member Profile: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol TN Posts: 25	Re: how do you protect your legs from rope burn? You could just change your bite and not wrap the rope around your leg. Otherwise I'd go for the BDU/ACU pants.
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