Listing some ropes I saw at the store

[NonEssential]

Last summer I did the mistake of buying the wrong material of rope so that was just a waste of money lol.
I'm sure from this list the correct and wrong answers are probably a no-brainer, but I'm listing all just for fun and just to be sure.

1. Strong multipurpose rope 10mm / 10m
a picture of it in-case it's not possible to guess it's material from the name.


2. Anchor rope 10mm / 30m
3. Anchor rope 12mm / 35m
4. Mooring rope 14mm / 10m
5. Mooring rope 10mm / 6m
6. Polypropylene braided rope 10mm / 15m
7. Towing rope (thick braided polypropylene) 14mm / 5m

Some are probably too thick and too long (but can obviously cut shorter). I'm honestly not into ordering things online and much prefer to just go and get the things myself so that's why the selection is so random.
I plan on going for full suspension instead of partial. I don't think I can prevent my SI to stop me from going for partial suspension.

 

[AreWeWinning]

The material is important. I would avoid the ones where it's not specifically stated and go with one where it is. Either that, or the exact load specifications. But I wouldn't buy a rope where I don't know any of those.

I would go with braided. Slides better with the noose knot, and probably easier to work with too.

This leaves you with option 6 or 7. Depending on your bodyweight, 10 mm can be enough. But the 14 mm definitely is. You can look up strength tables, like this one for example: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/polypropylene-rope-strength-d_1516.html (Note: 1 kN = ~100 kg)

Note that the 14 mm one, option 7 in your list is shorter, so measure beforehand how long you need.

I would prefer polyester, because that doesn't stretch, but it's more expensive, and probably more difficult to find offline. Polypropylene is still good, and just as strong. Just keep in mind that it can stretch 10-20% of its length.

 

[NonEssential]

The material is important. I would avoid the ones where it's not specifically stated and go with one where it is. Either that, or the exact load specifications. But I wouldn't buy a rope where I don't know any of those.

I would go with braided. Slides better with the noose knot, and probably easier to work with too.

This leaves you with option 6 or 7. Depending on your bodyweight, 10 mm can be enough. But the 14 mm definitely is. You can look up strength tables, like this one for example: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/polypropylene-rope-strength-d_1516.html (Note: 1 kN = ~100 kg)

Note that the 14 mm one, option 7 in your list is shorter, so measure beforehand how long you need.

I would prefer polyester, because that doesn't stretch, but it's more expensive, and probably more difficult to find offline. Polypropylene is still good, and just as strong. Just keep in mind that it can stretch 10-20% of its length.

Thank you!
It is rather annoying that some of them do not list the exact material. Some do show tensile strength which I probably should have pointed out earlier, if those make any difference, but I'm not enough of a rope expert to be sure.
2. Anchor rope 10mm / 30m - 1300 kg
3. Anchor rope 12mm / 35m - 2000 kg
4. Mooring rope 14mm / 10m - 2200 kg
5. Mooring rope 10mm / 6m - 1200 kg
6. Polypropylene braided rope 10mm / 15m - breaking strength 780 kg
7. Towing rope (thick braided polypropylene) 14mm / 5m - 1350 kg

So then I'd assume most would work, but I'm unsure if all are flexible enough to work in what I'm planning to do.

 

[spring vainglory]

what happened with the wrong material rope? did you try it with that rope first and it failed? or did you just decide to get a different rope without trying? i'm thinking of just using what i have, the hardware store is so far from me...

 

[Johnzaga23]

I'll personally use a general-use polyester rope, which is what they give you in every hardware store. I tested it and it holds my weight. Guys, we are overthinking it.

 

[NonEssential]

what happened with the wrong material rope? did you try it with that rope first and it failed? or did you just decide to get a different rope without trying? i'm thinking of just using what i have, the hardware store is so far from me...

It's sisal rope, I bought it rather impulsively, but never used it. Only some time later I learned that type of rope can't really hold that much weight.

I'll personally use a general-use polyester rope, which is what they give you in every hardware store. I tested it and it holds my weight. Guys, we are overthinking it.

Maybe so. It's just that this is something that one can't mess up so I must be completely sure. (None of the ropes I saw in that specific store read polyester on them so idk if it's there)

 

[Johnzaga23]

Maybe so. It's just that this is something that one can't mess up so I must be completely sure. (None of the ropes I saw in that specific store read polyester on them so idk if it's there)

You can test the rope by putting your weight for some time to see if it holds. Sometimes we overthink stuff as a way to avoid/procrastinate or just because we're perfectionists. Thats what i was doing for months.

 

[AreWeWinning]

You can test the rope by putting your weight for some time to see if it holds. Sometimes we overthink stuff as a way to avoid/procrastinate or just because we're perfectionists. Thats what i was doing for months.

I totally agree with what you are saying! Full suspension hanging is simple and has worked reliably for thousands of years.

However, I want to go for 100% certainty, with a safe margin of error, and I think, one metric is kind of important: Rope strength. If there is a 0.1% chance of failure, I don't want to take it. So, I want to make absolutely sure the rope will hold my weight. That's why I think it's best if the tensile strength or the exact material is specifically stated. Testing the setup, which I'll definitely do, in itself is not enough guarantee for me.

Elasticity, braided / non-braided etc. are probably not that important, and anything would work... But once I've already done my research, why not get a nice one? :)

Thank you!
It is rather annoying that some of them do not list the exact material. Some do show tensile strength which I probably should have pointed out earlier, if those make any difference, but I'm not enough of a rope expert to be sure.
2. Anchor rope 10mm / 30m - 1300 kg
3. Anchor rope 12mm / 35m - 2000 kg
4. Mooring rope 14mm / 10m - 2200 kg
5. Mooring rope 10mm / 6m - 1200 kg
6. Polypropylene braided rope 10mm / 15m - breaking strength 780 kg
7. Towing rope (thick braided polypropylene) 14mm / 5m - 1350 kg

So then I'd assume most would work, but I'm unsure if all are flexible enough to work in what I'm planning to do.

I'm not a rope expert either! Just googled stuff, and watched some YT videos...

Yeah, I guess with those tensile strengths, any of them would work. :)

 

[DivineSpark]

If I remember correctly, you are from Finland? I have been browsing Tokmanni site for ropes.

 

[NonEssential]

If I remember correctly, you are from Finland? I have been browsing Tokmanni site for ropes.

I was at Puuilo, but maybe Tokmanni has good ropes too.

You can test the rope by putting your weight for some time to see if it holds. Sometimes we overthink stuff as a way to avoid/procrastinate or just because we're perfectionists. Thats what i was doing for months.

I'm not a very optimistic person so I do often worry that the rope could snap whilst I'm unconscious and leave me alive with brain damage (and/or a broken neck)
I've yet to buy any of these ropes so I can't yet tell if they could hold my weight, but they most likely can, hopefully.

 

[inconstantprayer]

Im going with double- braided polyester, between 12mm and 13mm (1/2inch) thick but not too thick, in a dark color, and get at least 150 feet length of it, because its always better to have more material to work with than less, and you can make it shorter if need be, but you can't make a short rope long. Everyones body is different, but for me, this rope is perfect. The right rope is just as important as the right anchor point for full hang (partial hang is a joke and a waste of time from what i have discovered over the last few months researching) so im going full now, and therefore the most rugged durable dependble rope that most people would think is overkill. Well, that's me. Hope it helps someone.

 

[NonEssential]

Got a 10mm polypropylene rope. I tried looking for a 12mm, but couldn't find one. Hopefully it will all work out well.
I wonder if just wearing a scarf would be decent padding.