chris_w Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 As I recently retired my climbing rope, I added it my pile of other retired ropes. I am part packrat so I can't just pitch them. So what do you do with them? The only interesting suggestion I have heard was to start with one end and coil the rope around and glue it to a piece of wood to make a doormat. I can then pass them out as christmas gifts. Cheap, but with a personal touch. Any other good suggestions for someone with minimal crafting abilities. chis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Take it back to REI and get a full refund! Actually, though, I think there was a thread many moons ago about weaving them into a rug. If I can find it, I'll post a link here for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Aha! Here it is: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000361.html The roperugs.com link has some other cool ideas. Check it out. [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 08-13-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Many search and rescue organizations will take the rope as donation to use in training or other purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 1) chop em up into 1-time-only use rap slings for wilderness bails. snafflehounds will eat what is left behind = no fixed installation to get the rangers pissed at you 2) use them as rap lines for scrubbing new routes 3) hoist your engine block 4) hang your hammock, tarpaulin etc. 5) dog leash, belt, other fashion accessory 6) strip out the core and use the sheath to make super lightweight chalk bag belt. 7) dominatrix accessory for tying up clients Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imorris Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 On rappels, strange that when ever I leave an old carabiner or rappel ring at a station, it is always gone shortly thereafter. Replace the slings, sure, but why not leave the ring behind for others to use. perhaps some prefer to keep the area clean or are worried about unknown gear. I can understand that. -iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haireball Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 being an income-challenged individual who doesn't own a roof-rack system worth more than the car I drive, I use old ropes to lash things on my gerry-rigged cartop rack. I've also turned them into tree-swings for my kids, "Bachar-ladders" for upper body training, tow-ropes for yanking careless drivers out of ditches, lashing up tree-house elements, clotheslines - you name it. I've even unravelled short sections to use the fibers for fly-tying... [This message has been edited by haireball (edited 08-16-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_Halling Posted August 18, 2001 Share Posted August 18, 2001 You could use them to make a noose to put around the neck of irritating people. We could use them to tie up the recipient of the "Famous ***hole of the month award" and then flog them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted August 19, 2001 Share Posted August 19, 2001 Any ropes course facility or experiental education organization would probably be happy to take them off your hands. They are used for initiatives and games. Also to train people how to tie various knots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted August 19, 2001 Share Posted August 19, 2001 Oh ya! They also work real well to pull a car out of a ditch! except the knot usually holds longer than the rope. [This message has been edited by carolyn (edited 08-18-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 If they are still usable as top ropes, I know of a grass roots women's climbing organization that would take a few. The more experienced chicks in the group have been trying to get some ropes so they can stop setting up top ropes for novices using their own lead ropes. Send me a private message and I'll pass on your contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyclimber Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 cut in half and use/sell for gym climbing rope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 ...or keeper strap for doggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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