Help Are there any actual things to use besides rope for partial?

[mrjam]

I feel as if rope cant be the only thing to use but whenever any alternative is suggested it's almost immediately dismissed. Instrument cable perhaps?

 

[Dawnfang11]

The thing is, there are very few things in the shape of a rope that are designed and rated for holding ~60+ kg. Cables might work, but the manufacturer won't tell you how much weight they can hold because why would they test that? So you won't know if it'll work until it's too late. A thick cable (say, a 1/4-inch audio cable) with a braided exterior might do it, but why bother when you can buy a 1/2-inch polyester rope for $30 that's rated for 100 kg?

Avoid rubber-lined cables; the rubber can easily fray and rip under tension.

 

[mrjam]

The thing is, there are very few things in the shape of a rope that are designed and rated for holding ~60+ kg. Cables might work, but the manufacturer won't tell you how much weight they can hold because why would they test that? So you won't know if it'll work until it's too late. A thick cable (say, a 1/4-inch audio cable) with a braided exterior might do it, but why bother when you can buy a 1/2-inch polyester rope for $30 that's rated for 100 kg?

Avoid rubber-lined cables; the rubber can easily fray and rip under tension.

just remembered i own rope rated for 100kg

 

[Dawnfang11]

just remembered i own rope rated for 100kg

Keep in mind, if it's too thin it'll hurt like hell. The ideal is 1/2 inch, or 10-12mm. Hope you find your peace, friend

 

[dewdfish]

Kate spade used a scarf and I'm pretty sure Chester used a belt. So yeah. There are a few options.

 

[Exhausted546]

I feel as if rope cant be the only thing to use but whenever any alternative is suggested it's almost immediately dismissed. Instrument cable perhaps?

I've seen vids of scarfs being used for FSH, so they could likely work for partial

 

[2muchpain2]

Kate spade used a scarf and I'm pretty sure Chester used a belt. So yeah. There are a few options.

Anthony Bordain used a bathrobe belt, Robin Williams used a belt, and i think Chris Cornell used a stretchy exercise band. so other things work. hope we both find peace soon.

I've seen vids of scarfs being used for FSH, so they could likely work for partial

Prisoners use sheets and clothing too. so lots of things would likely work.