Is my rope too thicc?

[FallenFromGrace92]

I'm using half inch thick polypropylene rope, is it too thicc to hang painlessly?




Fyi: I do not plan on using all 900 metres of the rope

 

[hfdepression30]

I've never really seen any information about what size thickness a ligature should be.. I would assume they kinda do the same thing as long as it fits comfortably under your jaw.. but maybe someone else has an educated answer

 

[JustLosingMyself]

Thin ropes hurt: they cut in deeply, and in case of a long drop can literally slice your head off.
Thick ropes compress.
A typical long drop executioners rope is an inch thick.
Use padding to avoid rope burn.

 

[Lupgevif]

Thick ropes compress.

I am sorry, can you explain this further? What exactly compress: the rope or the neck? And why is that a problem?

 

[JustLosingMyself]

I am sorry, can you explain this further? What exactly compress: the rope or the neck? And why is that a problem?

A thick rope compresses the arteries, veins and trachea. You want the first 2 but avoid the 3rd with proper padding. Compression is the aim, not a problem.

 

[hfdepression30]

A thick rope compresses the arteries, veins and trachea. You want the first 2 but avoid the 3rd with proper padding. Compression is the aim, not a problem.

So padding at the sides to compress the carotid arteries avoids the trachea?

 

[Hughk91]

Found the sweet spot multiple times, catching the bus on weekend

 

[FallenFromGrace92]

Found the sweet spot multiple times, catching the bus on weekend

Does having the sweet spot matter with full suspension? Surely your whole body weight against the rope will crush all blood vessels

 

[lobster salad]

Hello, I am wondering about the rope type too. Polypropylene or polyethylene , which is better? I will try to get the thickness of 25 mm. Buying from a marine supplies store