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Question: What about the possibility of getting a rope with a diameter thicker than 2 inches?

Answer:

1-1/2 or 2 inch diameter rope is challenging enough by itself to climb, even by trained professionals. Anything greater than that in diameter is not necessary and/or too difficult to use for training purposes.

Check out the two pictures I've included below, in which I demonstrate the grip I can get when using a 1-1/2 inch and a 2 inch rope. I have fairly large hands, and as you can see, the 2 inch rope already widens my grip enough to make climbing a significantly greater challenge.

Gripping a 1-1/2 inch diameter rope

VS.

Gripping a 2 inch diameter rope

As you can see, the grip must already be widened significantly to be able to climb the 2 inch rope - anything bigger would be impractical for training. If you have any more questions about rope diameter or are ready to place an order, give us a call at 1-800-978-0206 or click here.

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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?