worldonastrng Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 If you want to protect your rope from the ground, is a cloth barrier sufficient, or do you need plastic? I've heard that dirt can get through to cloth and onto your rope. -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 T1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldonastrng Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Is that supposed to mean something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 tinfoil hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireneo_Funes Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You're going to get the best protection from a latex rope tarp. Some folks are going to try to tell you that the sheepskin rope tarps are sufficient, but don't believe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldonastrng Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 So could I just use an old shower curtain? How can I not spend unnecessary dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Sure, if money is a problem, use the old shower curtain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Is that supposed to mean something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I think you should work out a payment plan and charge the dirt for the reduction in your rope's lifespan. That's only fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 So could I just use an old shower curtain? How can I not spend unnecessary dollars? Â Tyvek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I think you should work out a payment plan and charge the dirt for the reduction in your rope's lifespan. That's only fair. Â should the rope get the rei dividend since you're using it's lifespan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCash Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Get an Epic rope tarp, so your rope can breathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I think you should work out a payment plan and charge the dirt for the reduction in your rope's lifespan. That's only fair. Â should the rope get the rei dividend since you're using it's lifespan? good point Duckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 alright--just b/c i should be setting a better example: duckie suggests that anything that will keep your rope from being directly on the dirt is a good start. old blue tarp, shower curtain, tyvek house wrap, epic fabric, old garbage bag, wrapper from a mondo burrito, etc. Â some materials probably keep dirt from getting to the rope from the bottom better than others but i doubt it makes that much difference. hell despite my best efforts my ropes always come home at least a little dirtier than when they left. Â *i want the bunnies back but being duckie is special too* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Got any quackers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Get an Epic rope tarp, so your rope can breathe. Â So THAT'S the sound coming from my gear closet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You're going to get the best protection from a latex rope tarp. Some folks are going to try to tell you that the sheepskin rope tarps are sufficient, but don't believe them. Sheepskin rope tarps don't prevent transmission of HIV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 alright--just b/c i should be setting a better example: duckie suggests that anything that will keep your rope from being directly on the dirt is a good start. old blue tarp, shower curtain, tyvek house wrap, epic fabric, old garbage bag, wrapper from a mondo burrito, etc.  some materials probably keep dirt from getting to the rope from the bottom better than others but i doubt it makes that much difference. hell despite my best efforts my ropes always come home at least a little dirtier than when they left.  *i want the bunnies back but being duckie is special too*  I like you as a Duckie or a Bunny  Minx tells it true... something is better than nothing. but all in all your rope gets dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 As long as your rope stays in the bedroom, it damn well BETTER be dirt-ay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 As long as your rope stays in the bedroom, it damn well BETTER be dirt-ay  shhh not that rope hunny, we don't use that one for climbing any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 if you are looking for a bag to hold coils I recommend a diaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 if you are looking for a bag to hold coils I recommend a diaper you are ICKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 probably an accurate statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 probably an accurate statement  note to self.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 wow I killed that one didn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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