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Question: What length manila climbing rope should I get?

Answer:

For climbing purposes, the traditional rule of thumb is that the length of the climbing rope should be long enough so that approximately 4 feet of rope is on the floor. The reason for this is so another person can stand on the rope to spot as well as prevent swinging while in use.

To find the proper length of your rope, measure the distance from the floor to overhead girder or attachment point and add 3 1/2 inches (this does not take into consideration beam clamps or other mounting hardware.)

For pulling or dragging purposes, 50 or more feet is generally recommended; please click here for more information on pulling and dragging.

If you would simply like to attach your rope to a pulley or hang your rope for exercises such as pull-ups, laybacks or hanging leg raises, generally 15 feet will suffice.

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I. Climbing Ropes Q & A

1. What length manila climbing rope should I get?

2. Is it possible for me to hang my manila rope outside?

3. What is the proper way to hang my manila climbing rope?

4. I'm looking to get a custom manila climbing rope length...

5. Can the attachment clamp be purchased separately?

6. How do outdoor and indoor climbing ropes differ?

7. I'm interested in pulling or dragging with your ropes -- will that work?

8. Is it possible for me to get (1, 2, 3....1,000) knots in your climbing ropes?

9. What makes your manila climbing rope different from the manila rope that I can find cheaper at the hardware store?

10. What are the diameters of the ropes that you have available?

11. How much padding will I need under the rope when I climb?

12. Can I use climbing ropes for exercises other than climbing?

13. What kind of maintenance do climbing ropes require?

14. Can I get a rope or ropes in a length shorter than 15 feet?

15. I want to hang a climbing rope in a tree in my back yard, can you help me out?

16. What about the possibility of getting a rope with a diameter thicker than 2 inches?

17. My living space is small and I have no place to hang a climbing rope, is there anything I can do to get the benefits of rope climbing?