WTB: ISO 100’ Decommissioned Climbing Rope

[jsx1043]

I need a 100’ length of recently decommissioned climbing rope or similar, 3/8” or 1/2” diameter. Will not be used for climbing but will be used for ground-level extrication/rescue operations as a tie off (hence why I’m looking for the good stuff!). Any climbers/spelunkers needing to donate some rope to a poorly paid and self-equipped copper, please holler at me! I’ll come pick up or arrange local pick up.

Jamie

 

[CampingJosh]

Just for clarity (since I'm really not interested in giving up either of my retired ropes), are you sure you want dynamic rope? If nobody is going to be taking a fall on it, the stretch of a climbing rope is usually a downside.

For ground-level stuff, I would think you would want a static rope. The good news is that these are a good bit cheaper. For instance: Performance Static - 10 mm from Edelrid

 

[jsx1043]

Thanks Josh, I hadn’t given much thought to buying something new like that. I’d looked at Menards and didn’t necessarily want to buy anchor rope, and I’m WAY out of practice with any real climbing technology skills besides standard belays and knots. I know some folks end up having stuff laying around the garage when they’ve taken it out of service.

The intended purpose is for an all-around SHTF line for work: toss rope for ice breakthroughs/vehicles/people in the water, livestock wrangling (on very rare occasion), rescue line for downed personnel, and whatever else may come my way.

I’m not looking to be Rescue Randy (although I’ve had the training and BTDT) but as a last resort in some cases. The Boy Scout in me feels the need to be better prepared. I want something that if my 225# butt is tied off on the other end for some reason, I don’t have to worry about it.