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I've got a 50ft piece of rope purchased for use with a tarp. I'm now faced with a dilemma about what to do with it. Should I cut it in half or leave it as it is and get more rope?
The first cut is the deepest. :D
It's a funny thing but I always have the same problem with cutting a rope. My usual thought is that I can always cut it later if I need to, which means I end up never cutting it.
My second thought is that it's a lot handier in shorter lengths and I can always tie two together. :dunno:
Just remember to heat seal the cut ends if its nylon
Dave.
I hate cutting rope. One day you'll think "Why the hell did I cut that rope" however if your rope isn't too expensive, I would go for the snip as the rope is 50ft and you could make a number of useful lengths. If it's good quality, keep it and go for another length for your tarp.
Just my opinion.
Pablo
Laurence Dell
05-03-2006, 16:31
If you re only using the rope to create a supporting ridgeline between two trees then keep it in one piece in case you can't find suitable trees close enough together. Also if you then still have a surplus of rope then run it back accoss underneath the tarp as a sort of washing line for hanging all sorts of stuff from. Which is particularly useful if you have your hammock setup underneath the tarp.
By the way what sort of rope is it?:)
mojofilter
05-03-2006, 20:38
I too have a thing about cutting rope, I hate doing it! If I need a short bit, I will usually just get a short bit, or get a length for the express purpose of cutting down for guys etc....
capacious
05-03-2006, 20:43
The problem with cutting rope is that you inevitably will always cut it 10 inches shorter than you need it to be.
Give yourself plenty of slack if you do cut it, and save yourself from cursing so, that even the most filthy of God's creatures blush :lmao:
Just remember to heat seal the cut ends if its nylon
Dave.
But don't do what I did with some paracord recently and drip molten nylon on to yourself. It hurts.
I too learned that lesson the hard way Lurch lol. What I do now is I heat up an old stainless butter knife that i've sharpened to a fine egde and cut/melt it through on a piece of 2x1 about a foot long with a nail at each end I tie the rope too to save it falling while still hot
Dave.
If you re only using the rope to create a supporting ridgeline between two trees then keep it in one piece in case you can't find suitable trees close enough together. Also if you then still have a surplus of rope then run it back accoss underneath the tarp as a sort of washing line for hanging all sorts of stuff from. Which is particularly useful if you have your hammock setup underneath the tarp.
By the way what sort of rope is it?:)
Purlon 5mm
£3.95 from surplusandadventure.com
its good quality but very cheap.
Next time I get into town I will get some good guy lines for all the other fixings on the tarp.
Laurence Dell
07-03-2006, 22:29
Purlon 5mm
£3.95 from surplusandadventure.com
its good quality but very cheap.
Next time I get into town I will get some good guy lines for all the other fixings on the tarp.
That's virtually the same as paracord, when you said rope I assumed you meant 8mm or thicker.
8 or 9 mm Purlon would be ideal for the ridgeline for your tarp. Smaller stuff is more practical for guylines.
What sort of tarp have you got?