buying rope for first time - best length?

[jrose]

Hi all,

 

I may be in the market for a new rope in the near future, my current one I didn't have much choice on the length, and at 50m I suspect it's a bit long for my needs.

 

I haven't been climbing very long, and don't expect to be doing massive trees in the very near future! What would be the best length, I'm thinking 35m should do fine for most trees but don't really know

 

Also, I'm neither here nor there on spliced eyes, my current rope doesn't have one and I'm quite happy tying knots, are there any real benefits to a splice? Never really used one so not sure.

 

Apologies if this has been covered before, I tried a search but couldn't find much relevant.

 

cheers,

Joe

[Rich2484]

I just got a Marlow 13mm 35m one end eye spliced. Good enough for me.

 

Did you know that a knot could take up to 25% out of the rope strength..

[tuttle]

a 7meter to 15m lanyard setup is really handy.

 

30m is a good length for most, if your a bit stuck learn some srt tricks.

[combined tree services]

how about a 35m rope with spliced eye (new england hi vee) and a 5m strop ? nice and simple and relatively cheap !!! carry an extra friction cord on your harness and you can have up to 3 anchor points !! simples

[Adam Bourne]

I think 30/35m is a waste of time really 45m is spot on and gives you a bit more of an advantage if you ever want to redirect from the other end of your climbing line.

 

Marlowe Aries is a great rope for a cheap rope, but I would push the boat out a little more and get yourself some tachyon....

 

Splice is a must it neatens up the system you use and as been mentioned offers a greater strength than a knot.

 

Of cause Joe this is only my personnel opinion and others may vary.............

 

a lot....

 

Adam.

 

Ps was good to Speak to you on the phone earlier mate.....

[colemanjessenz]

nothing worse then getting your throwline over a nice crotch and then finding your rope is to small,45 gives you no troubles

[jrose]

thanks for the replies, will bear them in mind!

 

Forgot to say, I've already got a Gecko strop so that's sorted, it's just the main line I'm thinking about, not decided which one yet for sure... just starting to experiment with different friction hitches at the moment, as decided a prussik might not be for me. Just wanted to know what length is advised, as I don't really have much experience in this area. I suppose it's better to go slightly too long though.

 

cheers Adam, was good to chat about first aid, thanks for the info.

[burrell_]

iv got a 25m and a 45m

just got the 25m for small stuff

if u ent planning on doing big stuff for a while 30-35m would be good

[combined tree services]

iv got a 25m and a 45m

just got the 25m for small stuff

if u ent planning on doing big stuff for a while 30-35m would be good

 

Wise words !!

[silky fox]

mini rope....and a long rope! 45 m or something similar....