All tied up

[pozorvlak]

I like knots

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[hildabeast]

safety first with knots here. next consideration is ease of use and third is probably prettiness...

[pozorvlak]

But what do you do to ensure safety? Do you mean the "lots of turns, no tightening loops" stuff I was talking about above, or is there more to it?

[hildabeast]

pretty much that - i make sure it won't tighten when pulled, and that you can easily get a finger between the skin and the rope. quick to undo isn't really an issue as i always keep safety scissors (the ones paramedics use) handy.

[pozorvlak]

Interesting (and I note that bronxelf_ag001 disagrees, btw). Cutting the rope's pretty much a last resort for climbers, AIUI.

[hildabeast]

climbing ropes are probably a bit more expensive and also more valuable (if you're still on a mountain and need it to get down, i guess you don't want to cut it unless you absolutely have to!), whereas if i've tied someone up, when we finish i tend to untie things slowly and tenderly. and if there's an emergency (fire alarm goes off, etc), i'd prefer just to cut the ropes and buy some more than to potentially spend time struggling with knots and putting us both at risk.

[pozorvlak]

climbing ropes are probably a bit more expensive and also more valuable (if you're still on a mountain and need it to get down, i guess you don't want to cut it unless you absolutely have to!)

Yes, exactly :-)

if there's an emergency (fire alarm goes off, etc), i'd prefer just to cut the ropes and buy some more than to potentially spend time struggling with knots and putting us both at risk.

Makes sense :-) What kind of rope do you use?

[hildabeast]

cheap from B&Q! it serves the purpose :)

[pozorvlak]

This stuff? Yeah, I can see why you wouldn't worry too much about cutting that... climbing rope generally runs to around £1.50 per metre, depending on thickness and stretch.