Where to get Old Climbing Ropes

ste2006

Hi All,

Anyone any ideas where i might get some old climbing rope, I dont want it for climbing but want it
to practise Mountain Leader Rope Skills.
There will be no real shock impacts on the rope so half a 60m climbing rope would be perfect,

I have looked at them online but for a 30M rope i am taking €60-00, This seems excessive for a rope
that will be rarely used,

Any ideas???

Thanks,

smcmullan

Get pally with the staff at your local climbing wall. They will replace ropes at regular intervals

ste2006

Thats a good idea but i dont really do much climbing so that may not work,

Any other ideas???

SomeFool

ukclimbing sometimes has them, if you know someone in the UK they might be able pick one up and bring it over to you. I had a post like your's here recently and had no luck.

ste2006

Thanks for that,

Yes i knew i saw a similar post a while ago but could not find it,

I suppose its a risky subject, Giving someone old climbing ropes and the fear that they will use them for actual climbing must be a concern to people,

Its annoying though that a walking rope costs €60 and it cant even be used for climbing after that,

It would seem to an awful waste of money when im sure people throw them in the bin all the time,

Delta Kilo

€60 may seem excessive but when it could potentially save your life then it is money well spent. Same goes for more expensive climbing ropes, climbers are more than happy to replace them as its the only thing holding your life.

SomeFool

Delta Kilo wrote: »

€60 may seem excessive but when it could potentially save your life then it is money well spent. Same goes for more expensive climbing ropes, climbers are more than happy to replace them as its the only thing holding your life.

I was looking for an old rope to practice rescue technique with a dead weight rather than putting unnecessary wear on the good rope, I'm sure the OP is thinking similarly.

ste2006

Of course im thinking the same thing :-)

Teferi

I have a load of old climbing rope up in my scout hall. If you can travel over to the Southside of Dublin you can have some for free if it is up to your needs.

ste2006

Hi,

Ye that would be great, Ill PM you now,

Thanks,