Help What type of rope is best?

[vennnice999]

As I´ve read a couple of discussions about hanging as a method I´m considering using it myself, so I´m wondering if there are any no-go types of ropes or a type that is superior in terms of material?

 

[nicotine_goblin]

As far as I know the rope is supposed to be thick and sturdy enough to support more than your weight, also not too stretchy or thin (it would cut into the skin). I personally have a 20mm jute rope that I think would work well. It is technically possible to hang yourself even on something like a wire or belt but they are quite likely to snap

 

[MatthieuFrederickW]

As far as I know the rope is supposed to be thick and sturdy enough to support more than your weight, also not too stretchy or thin (it would cut into the skin). I personally have a 20mm jute rope that I think would work well. It is technically possible to hang yourself even on something like a wire or belt but they are quite likely to snap

Would you recommend jute over hemp?

 

[nicotine_goblin]

Would you recommend jute over hemp?

I'm not really an expert on ropes, but from what I've found online hemp is slightly stronger and won't shrink when wet, but I think both are good options as the long as they hold enough weight
I've worked with jute rope before (making a catscratcher), so that's why it was the first to come to mind when I was looking into ropes. On manufacturer site it says that 20mm will hold 1500kg which I think is more than enough

 

[MatthieuFrederickW]

I'm not really an expert on ropes, but from what I've found online hemp is slightly stronger and won't shrink when wet, but I think both are good options as the long as they hold enough weight
I've worked with jute rope before (making a catscratcher), so that's why it was the first to come to mind when I was looking into ropes. On manufacturer site it says that 20mm will hold 1500kg which I think is more than enough

Thanks for information. I was initially think of buying 10mm rope of cotton, but not sure if it's strong enough for full, so I'm considering closer to 20mm and a stronger material. Even the slightest thing that could go wrong, I'd rather reduce the chances of them happening as much as possible. And 1500kg wow, that's like a car fully suspended so that's more than strong enough, practically zero chance of snapping.

 

[Worndown]

Get 1/2 or 5/8 inch double braided dock line. Strong and supple. It will not tear up your skin like hemp rope.

 

[MatthieuFrederickW]

Get 1/2 or 5/8 inch double braided dock line. Strong and supple. It will not tear up your skin like hemp rope.

Do you know a good place to get it online?

 

[Meteora]

Hm. I ve read that 10mm are ideal. Unless you plan to jump into the rope it should hold a body of 75kg. Dont know really

 

[Worndown]

Amazon

 

[nicotine_goblin]

I was originally planning on doing a long drop hanging, hence the sturdy rope, but setting it up ended up being too complicated and risky for me. Also I ordered mine just on local online marketplace, amazon or something would work