Rope Basics: Different Types For Different Uses - Six Echo

Rope is a very common tool used in all sorts of different applications. But most people don't know how to tie a reliable knot and much less how to choose the correct rope for their application. In this video we cover the differences between braided and kernmantle, static and dynamic, and even 11mm and 8mm ropes. This is meant to give you an overview of the different options of ropes available on the market and help to guide you in making a worthwhile purchasing decision if you are looking to buy some quality rope.

A few of the common rope brands for climbing, repelling, and rescue: Sterling, CMC, Teufelberger, Petzl, Bluewater, Courant, Black Diamond, and Edelrid.

Common webbing brands: Bluewater, Sterling, PMI, and RNR

Stay vigilant!

SIX ECHO

*The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this video is for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical training or advice. Always seek out proper certified medical training, never operate outside your scope of practice and follow your local guidelines and laws regarding medical care and treatment.

[dylanschulz]

Thank you for this video. Unbelievable lack of information on ropes out there!

[europeanmedics]

Very cool idea for a series. Excited for more!

[domTT]

Nice educational video. Like to find out what rope is best to carry while hiking, so that it can be used in emergency situation, such as earthquake, for rescue purposes or moving between hazardous hill side area.

[chrischristianson]

Hi Caleb! I really enjoy your education videos! I am a licensed paramedic and clinical educator in Austin, but havent done much repelling for a while. I wohld like to know the difference in dry and non dry rope, which is best for rescue and repelling as well as the diameter and length of the rope. I have 9.9 mm/ 60 M of Black Diamond non dry rope and want to get more. Should I get the the exact same size or can I go with a smaller diameter and tie them together or is that not advised? Sorry so long.

[biggregg]

Question from practically ignorant dude here except what I just learned from your video. I'm making volleyball net out of an old tennis net for my granddaughters. I need rope for possibly threading through the top and bottom of the net (since the cable has been removed) to anchor to the poles, ropes to guy the poles, and stake them to the ground (they need to be portable), and ropes for the court boundaries. I was at Lowe's yesterday, and it seemed their longest length was 100', and I will need more than that for the boundary, plus last night I essentially knew nothing. I know that I won't need anything like what you are talking about, but at the same time, since I need minimum 200', I don't mind spending a bit more. I was thinking 1/4" or less of whatever. Any recommendations that I can pick up at Amazon?

I'm leaning toward a 1000 lb paracord...I think that will be sufficient, but I'm definitely open.

[smashtoad]

What about a tire swing for fat kids? I only phrase it like that cause I might want to use it too.

[Flatranger]

You really just described natural fibers as "first generation". Thats hilarious to me.