Help Bought a 12 mm nylon rope but its a bit hard to fold. How do I soften it?

[wereqryan]

I was still able to form slipknot and han-gman's noose with it but its a bit tedious.

 

[lionetta12]

I was still able to form slipknot and han-gman's noose with it but its a bit tedious.

Not an expert on ropes, but if I recall, a lot of threads talk about boiling the ropes? And then putting some sort of soap on the rope afterwards.

 

[wereqryan]

Not an expert on ropes, but if I recall, a lot of threads talk about boiling the ropes? And then putting some sort of soap on the rope afterwards.

Interesting. Thanks.

 

[Worndown]

That might not be a good choice of rope. If it is supple it will be easier to use and more comfortable.

 

[Felix007]

Is a 6mm rope also ok?

 

[wereqryan]

Is a 6mm rope also ok?

6 mm will hurt.

 

[Felix007]

6 mm will hurt.

And why will 6mm hurt more than for example 10mm?

 

[wereqryan]

And why will 6mm hurt more than for example 10mm?

More pressure on your neck because 6 mm offers lower surface area than 10 mm.