Using a computer cable - feasible?

[sbutton1]

I have a noose tied up with one of those vga cables. It's decently thick but I doubt it would support my entire weight. I intend to asphyxiate while sitting down/laying down so most of the weight would just be my upper body.

Is there a decent chance the cable could stretch? Also a bit nervous about flailing after going unconscious and breaking the cable.

 

[JustLosingMyself]

It's copper, mostly.
It'll hold a good bit of weight. I'm not sure the knot will hold though, it's not designed with that in mind

 

[sbutton1]

The hangman's knot will hold fine. I am worried about the doorknob knot coming loose. Any idea how to strengthen it?

 

[JustLosingMyself]

Grab with both hands and pull on it with all your weight?

 

[sbutton1]

Yeah I guess I'll stress test it first. I think I might still have enough money left to buy a rope if I need to put I figure the friction burn would be kinda painful and if I bailed for whatever reason id have to wear turtlenecks.

 

[Greenberg]

I have a noose tied up with one of those vga cables. It's decently thick but I doubt it would support my entire weight. I intend to asphyxiate while sitting down/laying down so most of the weight would just be my upper body.

Is there a decent chance the cable could stretch? Also a bit nervous about flailing after going unconscious and breaking the cable.

Unless you are excessively obese, you will be okay with any cable of around 0.5" or more.

 

[Mellowmood]

I have a noose tied up with one of those vga cables. It's decently thick but I doubt it would support my entire weight. I intend to asphyxiate while sitting down/laying down so most of the weight would just be my upper body.

Is there a decent chance the cable could stretch? Also a bit nervous about flailing after going unconscious and breaking the cable.

just why ? just why VGA ? why not HDMI ?

 

[sbutton1]

just why ? just why VGA ? why not HDMI ?

HDMIs are so much more useful than VGA so if I fail I don't want to break a good cable.

Joking aside though, thanks everyone for the help

 

[PointlessStruggle]

Not sure. Definitely unusual method.

HDMIs are so much more useful than VGA so if I fail I don't want to break a good cable.

Joking aside though, thanks everyone for the help

also this made me laugh, working with hdmi's myself right now actually

 

[Throwmyselfaway]

I watched a video earlier tonight with someone using a very thin cable hanging off a door frame. It seemed to hold.

 

[sbutton1]

Shoot, one more question. Is suspension while sitting effective at all? I was going to just sit down and slowly slouch but I don't know how my unconscious body will react. I guess it could technically push itself up