Re: Picklet Line Ropes

["Frank W. Vans Evers" <vans@cyberspy.com>]

While I agree with buying from REI you need to select the rope
carefully. The mountain climbing ropes generally do have some stretch.
The nylon ones we used in the army have a 1/3 stretch factor. You might
be better off going to your local hardware store to touch what you will
buy.

Good luck

/s/ Frank

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sumralls wrote:
> 
> Idea for nonstretching rope for a picket line:  Try REI (Recreational
> Equipment, Inc.).  They carry quite a selection of mountain climbing ropes.
>  You know they are built not to stretch -- we hope!  I guess any "outdoor"
> type store should carry them.  Also, whitewater kayakers use what they call
> a "throw bag" which contains a fabulous, high quality rope.  This rope is
> used to haul swimmers out of a river.  Sorry I can't estimate prices for
> you.  Surely REI has a 1-800 number that you could find in 1-800-555-1212
> and they also have a catalog which contains both these items (and fabulous
> riding pants in addition made by Patagonia -- expensive but of extremely
> high quality.)
> Mountain climber's carabiners are also a good idea for attaching the lead
> rope to the picket.
> Good Luck
> 
> Lori Sumrall

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