What's the best rope to use for a rope bridge

Instead · 24th February 2011, 11:27 AM

Looking to build several rope bridges.

What is the best rope for the job, for the money?

Great site,

Jim

Joshua Rugg · 24th February 2011, 06:38 PM

dont use aramid fiber ropes like split tails. no beeline, hrc, ocean poly, ice, or anything with those fibers for that matter.

i use a 24 strand velocity cool on my cougar saddle. 16 strands are nice but not as flexible. i find that 24 strand double braids are smoother and tend to work better with a micro pully on the bridge. just make sure you remember NO aramid fiber ropes. they are self abraiding and can fail.

comgreserv · 25th February 2011, 02:43 AM

Instead,
What style of rope bridge are you trying to build? Ie playground equipment style or rope bridge for your climbing harness?

Instead · 28th February 2011, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the responses. I am building a tree house and have no formal experience. I'll start a thread with pics to show what I have so far.

I'm in North Georgia United States.

24th February 2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Instead Sappling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 15	What's the best rope to use for a rope bridge Looking to build several rope bridges. What is the best rope for the job, for the money? Great site, Jim

24th February 2011, 06:38 PM	#2
Joshua Rugg Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maui, hawaii Posts: 285	Re: What's the best rope to use for a rope bridge dont use aramid fiber ropes like split tails. no beeline, hrc, ocean poly, ice, or anything with those fibers for that matter. i use a 24 strand velocity cool on my cougar saddle. 16 strands are nice but not as flexible. i find that 24 strand double braids are smoother and tend to work better with a micro pully on the bridge. just make sure you remember NO aramid fiber ropes. they are self abraiding and can fail.

25th February 2011, 02:43 AM	#3
comgreserv Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 50	Re: What's the best rope to use for a rope bridge Instead, What style of rope bridge are you trying to build? Ie playground equipment style or rope bridge for your climbing harness?

28th February 2011, 10:52 AM	#4
Instead Sappling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 15	Re: What's the best rope to use for a rope bridge Thanks for the responses. I am building a tree house and have no formal experience. I'll start a thread with pics to show what I have so far. I'm in North Georgia United States.

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