Posted 2011-06-21 7:49 PM (#135021) Subject: Need suggestions for high line rope
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Posts: 434 Location: Brooksville, Fl
I'm looking for a new high line rope that is strong but very light weight. Any suggestions out there on what would be the best to get? Weight is important as I have a high line rope for general camping but would like a light weight one for packing.
Posted 2011-06-21 9:57 PM (#135026 - in reply to #135021) Subject: RE: Need suggestions for high line rope
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Posts: 2
Location: Emory, TX
I bought used rock climbing rope off the internet. Wears well, easy to work with, and for a reasonable price. I'm not sure if you could call it "light weight". I add a 3 inch welded stainless steel ring for attaching the lead rope so my horse can move around. It slides easily.
Posted 2011-06-21 11:59 PM (#135034 - in reply to #135021) Subject: RE: Need suggestions for high line rope
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
I also use the Sampson Yacht rope in a 1/2" diameter. I can buy it at the surplus store by the pound. It works well for me.
But the best I've seen was made from Kevlar. It was only 3/8" in diamter and it was as strong as steel cable with no stretch. Too pricy for me, Since I sometimes ride off and forget my highline. But I bet you could google Kevlar Rope and find a source for 100 foot length. A 3/8" Kevlar = 16,000 lbs of breaking strength
Posted 2011-06-22 6:27 AM (#135035 - in reply to #135021) Subject: RE: Need suggestions for high line rope
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Posts: 84 Location: Crestwood, KY
I don't know the name of it, but we got ours from a hiking supply store years ago. It is not hiking rope (too stretchy), but rather cord with an incredibly high break strength. It is only 3/8" but could suspend a car in the air safely. Very light weight and easy to work with. Ours was $30 for 50', but that was about 5 years ago so probably a bit more now. Maybe if you went into a hiking store and described what you need they could recommend something?
Need suggestions for high line rope
