Ropes

[philip9992000]

Hi what climbing rope would be good for a new climber and what length

[Gnarlyoak]

Welcome to forum Newbie.

 

As a starter rope, you can't beat Yale XTC. Virtually bomb proof and will last you a long time if looked after properly. Excellent value for the price.

 

And unless you're going to be climbing "big" trees often, (doubtful), then 37m is plenty long enough.

[Stubby]

Hi what climbing rope would be good for a new climber and what length

 

All depends on if you are up apple trees or red woods if you see what I mean . No body wants to lug more rope than they need but no body wants to be short ...

[philip9992000]

Thanks for your help just one more question do you know an internet site there I can get that rope from

[Steve Bullman]

If you're only buying one rope, get a 45meter. You will come across a tree sooner or later that will be bigger than a 37m is good for. Its very foolish IMO to climb a tree without a rope long enough to get down in one hit.

[john p]

If you get a 45 mtr rope I'd recommend ringing round the dealers and see if they've got any end of reel bargains, a 10/15 mtr is proper handy for dealing with the small trees

 

 

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[philip9992000]

Thanks you chaps

[treequip]

If you're only buying one rope, get a 45meter. You will come across a tree sooner or later that will be bigger than a 37m is good for. Its very foolish IMO to climb a tree without a rope long enough to get down in one hit.

 

What he said and what others said about the XTC

[mistahbenn]

Nah sod that just get some baler twine off a farmer, that will do you

[MattyF]

Personally I climb with a shorter rope as it's easier to pull about and manage ,I have a 45 m but have probably only used it 5 times last year its a pita to manage if you don't need the length. I take a second rope any way so will install that lower down and switch over if extra length is needed but the trees around here are not massive!