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two_tone
Aug 5, 2003, 9:27 PM
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Washing your rope.
1. Is it advised?
2. How often is to often, if needed at all?
3. What is the best method?
A. I've heard let it soak in the bath tub in like baby soap or shampoo.
B. I've also seen a device that hooks up to a hose or faucet and you pull the rope though it.
I had not been using a drop cloth for my rope but I am now.
Thanks in advance Wise Ones.
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calpolyclimber
Aug 5, 2003, 10:28 PM
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Yes, it is advised. Your BEST bet would be to buy some "Wicked Good Rope Wash", or something equizalent and follow the directions. There are other cleaners that can be used (things you may have around the house), but I wont get into that. I don't think one could wash a rope too often, as long as you don't use harsh chemicals, and dry it properly. The only drawback would be that if you have a dry treated rope, repeated washings will wash off your dry treatment. This isn't the end of the world, you can just buy some more dry treatment...
With these cleaners you are basically going to put your rope in a tub with the cleaner and water. Agitate it, soak it, etc (as the label says), and then rinse it. I dry mine by laying it out on a big towell (NOT IN THE SUN!), and putting a fan over it. The fan's not really nessesary, but it speeds things up a little. And don't use it until it is fully dry.
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two_tone
Aug 6, 2003, 5:55 PM
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Thanks Cal,
I thought that with more than 90 some odd views there'd be more input. But 1 is better than none.
Where's that chatty watersprite guy who always has some expert advise to give?
Must be down with a cold!!! :lol:
J/K Sprite :lol:
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thrillseeker05
Aug 6, 2003, 6:07 PM
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1. yes.
2. as often as you feel.
3. take a cooler or bucket fill with mild soap and water. Put rope in. let sit for a few then dunk a few times. Then find the end. Pull the rope through your hands as the dirty water runs off. Repeat. Flake over something in your garage to dry hanging down. don’t let the rope sit in a puddle or in the sun.
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killclimbz
Aug 6, 2003, 6:09 PM
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In reply to: 1. yes. 2. as often as you feel. 3. take a cooler or bucket fill with mild soap and water. Put rope in. let sit for a few then dunk a few times. Then find the end. Pull the rope through your hands as the dirty water runs off. Repeat. Flake over something in your garage to dry hanging down. don’t let the rope sit in a puddle or in the sun.
4. Or on the cement (really bad) for that matter.
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joegoesup
Aug 6, 2003, 6:20 PM
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I wash my rope at leastevery 4 outings. I climb in the Red and the sand at the bottom of the crag gets on everything even with a tarp. I use the cooler method and hang it in the rafters of my garage to dry. I just use plain water and rinse it a couple of times.
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watersprite
Aug 6, 2003, 7:34 PM
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In reply to: Thanks Cal, I thought that with more than 90 some odd views there'd be more input. But 1 is better than none. Where's that chatty watersprite guy who always has some expert advise to give? Must be down with a cold!!! :lol: J/K Sprite :lol:
guy? you are misinformed! I am a GRILLLLLL!!!
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two_tone
Aug 6, 2003, 8:14 PM
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Sprite I do appologize as I said in my PM.
Be it known to all that I hearby Formally Appologize for not researching my facts better and for accusing or labling Watersprite as a guy.
So now that we have that cleared up any thoughts on rope washing? :P
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sillymnkee
Aug 6, 2003, 8:31 PM
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In reply to: guy? you are misinformed! I am a GRILLLLLL!!!
Charcoal or gas?
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jumpingrock
Aug 6, 2003, 8:44 PM
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Probably propane from the way she blows up every once in a while!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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watersprite
Aug 6, 2003, 9:00 PM
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you go a month without climbing and see how you feel! I'm going tonight finally - just the gym, but - hey, beggars can't be choosers...
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jumpingrock
Aug 6, 2003, 10:01 PM
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Awww poor girl. I feel for you. I really do. Have fun tonight. Make that plastic suffer!
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watersprite
Aug 6, 2003, 10:07 PM
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thanks. Maybe then I can stop biting my nails...
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