Big Rope

[Highland Forestry]

Have been searching now for a while for some larger diameter climbing rope..

I often climb in cold weather and rain, and often work with numb hands and fingers..

I was thinking that a larger diameter rope for cold/wet weather would be good for work, but so far I have been unable to find any arb rope above 13mm

Are there any companies that supply or make larger diameter rope? I know the trend these days is to go for a smaller diameter, but I prefer something I can grab ahold of easily.

 

Either that or i'm just being a woosie.

[Steve Bullman]

do you use sticky gloves?

[Highland Forestry]

Normally wear leather climbing gloves...

[Marc]

Normally wear leather climbing gloves...

 

that may be your problem, leather sucks for rope grip try some "decent" sticky gloves, they keep your hands warm and improve grip hugely

[Steve Bullman]

get yourself some decent sticky gloves, you will be amazed at the difference

[Marc]

These showa gloves are very thin yet long lasting the rubber coating wears well and doesn't peel off and get stuck in your hitch.

http://www.protecdirect.co.uk/Nitrile-Coated-Gloves/Showa-370-Assembly-Grip.htm

 

These are supposed to be good to, a little thicker and warmer, not tried them myself though.http://www.protecdirect.co.uk/Builders-Grip-Gloves/Showa-350R-Nitrile-Grip-Glove.htm

[Will Hinchliffe]

I get similar gloves but only pay £4 for 5 pairs a man at the car boot.

[Marc]

I get similar gloves but only pay £4 for 5 pairs a man at the car boot.

 

Not all gloves are equal, I hate the ones that fall apart and get stuck in the hitch:mad1:

 

The assembly grip gloves can last ages, upto 2 weeks climbing you can even take them home and wash them, so are worth the extra.

[Will Hinchliffe]

I like the ones I get. I get 2/3 weeks out of a pair but never wear them on the ground.

[Highland Forestry]

I do wear the sticky gloves from time to time, but when the weather is cold, gloves don't make much difference I find..

 

I like the leather gloves I use for climbing, they are great in the dry, but when wet tey can be a bit slippery