Get a Rope! Which One?

[70t351w]

There are so many different kinds of climbing rope. Can anybody help me out in choosing the right one? Thanks

 

[70t351w]

I was thinking of getting a 3/4 or 5/8'' rope. Is the 1/2'' better?

 

[gasman]

I was thinking of getting a 3/4 or 5/8'' rope. Is the 1/2'' better?

Using a rope bigger than 1/2" would make some of the the techniques and toys that other climbers use difficult to adapt to your climbing rope.

Plus it would be awfully heavy to carry around

Why would you want a rope bigger than 1/2"?

 

[70t351w]

#1, I am asking because I am a neewbe.
#2, I thought it may be easier to climb using the secured foot lock technique.
but like i said i am a neewbe
Thanks

 

[masiman]

#2, I thought it may be easier to climb using the secured foot lock technique.
but like i said i am a neewbe
Thanks

Foot locking would be easier. I know in my few attempts at it so far I have wished the rope was fatter .

As gasman noted, it would be alot harder to find gear to fit those ropes. Things like ascenders, descenders and pulleys.

1/2" and 7/16" are pretty much the standard for arborist climbing lines.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Before You Do Anything........

Before you do or buy anything. Pick up a copy of the Tree Climbers Companion By Jeff Jepson. This is the best $14 you will spend. Read this first. You gain insight into the whole tree climbing picture!!!

 

[sawinredneck]

AMEN to that!!!! Buy the book, read it, read it, and read it again!!! Carry it with you're gear!!!

 

[woodchux]

Get a good quality 16 strand 1/2 inch rope. I like arbormaster the best. It's rated at 8100 lbs. Makes for a good lowering rope as well.

 

[woodchux]

If cheap is a high priority to you try out some forestry pro... its pretty good for the price.

 

[hornett22]

X2

Before you do or buy anything. Pick up a copy of the Tree Climbers Companion By Jeff Jepson. This is the best $14 you will spend. Read this first. You gain insight into the whole tree climbing picture!!!

no one should climb without reading this book first.

i like arbormaster or hi vee.

 

[Magnum783]

x3

Before you do or buy anything. Pick up a copy of the Tree Climbers Companion By Jeff Jepson. This is the best $14 you will spend. Read this first. You gain insight into the whole tree climbing picture!!!

I second the getting of the tree climber companion. I also recomend the arbormaster climbing line. I like the blue streak or the red white and black. Both work well and have a good hand. Opinions are like noses everybody has one.
good luck and good on you for admiting you are new and need help.
Jared

 

[70t351w]

Before you do or buy anything. Pick up a copy of the Tree Climbers Companion By Jeff Jepson. This is the best $14 you will spend. Read this first. You gain insight into the whole tree climbing picture!!!

Yes Sir
This is the first thing I bought. I paid $20 though.

 

[Stachura01]

Yeah 1/2 inch is all you need to climb. I get worried when guys want an 8000 rating, like they use it for lowering or something. Good Question though, I learn best by talking to guys who know decades more than me... rather than doing what I THINK is best and having terrible results. Climb safe.

 

[Job Corps Tree]

get a rope which one

27 years on New England rope 3 strand safety blue, hy vee and ulta vee. never had to look for anything else

 

[frodo]

forestry pro

i just bought a reel of 1/2in forestry pro. after going through 2 150ft ropes this summer the price was very attractive. does anyone have any experience with this rope?

 

[Grace Tree]

I always liked Forestry Pro. Never any complaints about it. I switched over to Velocity a couple years ago when I started using a Lockjack. 'Otherwise, I'd still be using it.
Phil

 

[FARMBOSS]

re

poison ivy, love the feel, very firm believer in using climbing lines as climbing lines only, to me its principal and self respect

 

[lawson's tree s]

i use poison ivy and blue streak

 

[gasman]

i use poison ivy and blue streak

Me too, what accessory cords/split tails do you use if any?

 

[hornett22]

i 'd have paid $20..............

Yes Sir
This is the first thing I bought. I paid $20 though.

if i lived around Texas women.