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Question: What is the appropriate amount of padding that I should have under me when I climb ropes?

Answer:

A good rule of thumb is 6 inches of padding for every 10 feet of rope. Obviously the more padding the better as you want to observe the proper training precautions at all times. Please refer to the following illustration to see what an ideal setup would look like:

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II. Climbing Rope Q & A

1. What is the appropriate length to get in a climbing rope?

2. Can manila climbing ropes be hung outside?

3. What method should I use to hang my manila climbing rope?

4. Can I get a custom length cut for my manila climbing rope?

5. Is it possible to purchase the attachment clamp separately?

6. What is the difference between outdoor and indoor climbing ropes?

7. Is it possible to use the climbing ropes for pulling or dragging?

8. Can I order a climbing rope with knots?

9. I found much cheaper manila climbing rope at my hardware store. What makes your rope superior?

10. What diameters are available in the climbing rope?

11. What is the appropriate amount of padding that I should have under me when I climb ropes?

12. What other exercises, besides climbing, can I use my ropes for?

13. What maintenance is required for my climbing rope?

14. Do your ropes come shorter than 15 feet long?

15. How can I hang my rope on the tree in my backyard?

16. Do the climbing ropes come in a thicker diameter than 2 inches?

17. I live in an apartment and have no place to hang a climbing rope, is there anything I can do to still get the benefits of rope climbing?

18. When purchasing a rope with knots, how far apart should the knots be placed along the rope?

19. After hanging the rope, I know that some slack should be left on the floor. What length of slack should that be?

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