Outdoor climbing rope - Synthetic hemp

Natural hemp is the ideal material for a climbing rope because it is heavy, resistant and very soft to the touch. It does not burn hands even with sharp and sharp rubbing.

Synthetic hemp is still a good material for a climbing rope but it will not be as soft as natural hemp. Its advantage lies in its weather resistance and UV treatment. 

For indoor use, choose a natural hemp rope. For outdoor use, the choice is more difficult. If you want to leave the rope permanently on the long term, it is better to choose synthetic hemp. But if you want to use the rope punctually and you can store it away from moisture, you can still choose natural hemp.

• The strength of the rope: material, diameter, anti-UV treatment, strength of the splice

Our ropes are made in France with polypropylene textured (imitation hemp) treated anti-UV diameter Ø12mm or Ø14mm. The splices are made by hand without adding plastic parts.

• The strength of the seat: material, thickness of the board, finish

The seat is made of solid regional oak wood and consists of three slats so that water can drain when it rains. The boards are 22mm thick and are reinforced by two transverse slats of support, which allows to support several hundred kilos.

• The strength of mounting accessories (rings and adjustment frames): material, size

The mounting accessories are made of ultra-resistant galvanized steel. 

To use them, you only have one thing to do: hang them!

• Hook to a gantry: Fit the swing rings into gantries of the gantry
• Hook to a beam: screw two pigtail hooks into the beam with 40cm of gap and then insert the swing rings into the hooks
• Hook to a tree: Wrap two slings around your branch with 40 cm spacing then attach a snap hook to each loop of the sling. Then, attach the swing rings to each carabiner. (see image below)

For indoor, you can use both. For outdoor, prefer synthetic hemp.

Natural hemp, as its name suggests, is made exclusively from hemp fiber. It is very soft to the touch and does not burn hands with rubbing. It offers an authentic and rustic appearance and emits a slight smell that reinforces its natural effect.

Synthetic hemp is made from textured polypropylene fibres. It has the advantage of being UV-treated and resistant to weather and moisture, which makes it more durable in the long term. Its appearance and touch are a very good imitation of natural hemp. 

There are two types of climbing rope: the knot rope and the smooth rope.

The knot rope is easier to climb because the knots provide a hook point and allow you to lean on with your feet, which significantly reduces the pull effort at the arms and shoulders. This rope is recommended for beginners and leisure activities.

The smooth rope is generally used in gyms and gyms by good athletes. The lack of knots makes it more difficult and technical to climb. It will require a lot of effort and allow to work well the arms, shoulders and back.