Choose the perfect rope for hanging

[Phoenix]

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Rope is great for tying up and keeping items secure and in place. Our range of ropes come in all styles and sizes with options for indoors and outdoors.

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[ClairyFairy]

The stuff I've got is polypropylene. I'd prefer natural fibers though

 

[Phoenix]

The stuff I've got is polypropylene. I'd prefer natural fibers though

I have no idea what to get there's so many on there. Closest store I can get to to buy rope

 

[gus.nixon]

Have you looked through The Hanging Megathread? There is a lot of great information in there. If you think about it, you obviously want something that's going to hold your weight, but you also want something that is going to be soft and comfortable enough not to actually cut into the skin on your neck. Doing a quick read of that mega thread, it is said that neck ties (the kind men wear in formal occasions) are quite good too.

 

[ClairyFairy]

it is said that neck ties (the kind men wear in formal occasions) are quite good too.

Only for partial or short falls only? They are really strong

 

[Worndown]

Double braided dock line, 3/8 inch.

 

[EmptyManForever]

Only for partial or short falls only?

I have the same question, can you use necktie for full suspension as well?

 

[ClairyFairy]

I have the same question, can you use necktie for full suspension as well?

Only if you're a Swan I reckon

 

[gus.nixon]

Only if you're a Swan I reckon

or a really skinny lightweight giraffe

Some of you might want to look into the "night-night" method. It takes some buying of supplies but they can easily be bought online or at your local hardware stores.
Personally, the night-night method looks a lot less scary to me than a hanging.

 

[EmptyManForever]

can you use necktie for full suspension as well?

To be clear I only asked this because I'm really dumb, and I was seriously considering using a necktie for full suspension, I guess from the comments I can see that it won't work, so I guess I'll use a rope then, but I'm also worried that the rope might cut into the skin and cause unnecessary pain? Especially the nylon rope I currently have ?

 

[Phoenix]

I need something off the link I provided as it's the only shop I'll be able to get to quick enough when I'm left alone briefly (I'm on constant suicide watch)

 

[BrokenArrow]

10mm static climbing rope is ranked very highly for hanging.