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my skies 2018 - part 1

Cottages on the Dachau Marsh, Franz Marc

Medium: oil,canvas

How do I find people to tie with? Make a Fetlife account and search for “[My City] Rope.” Classes, Munches or Skill Shares are a good place to start.

But I’m shyyyyyyyyyyyy.

I can relate. But the bright side is, those events tend to be EXTREMELY newbie friendly.  It’s not at all uncommon for people to wander into their first rope event bewildered and alone (I did).   

At a place like Rope Bite, they’re used to that.  They will likely see you coming a mile away, make sure you feel welcome, and pair you up with somebody else that doesn’t have a partner.  

How long should ropes be? when in doubt, you sorta can’t go wrong with 25-26 feet (about 8 meters)

for decorative self ties, or if you’re only buying one rope, up to 30 feet (9 meters) is ok too.  Longer than 30 feet will probably be a pain in the ass.  

How much rope do I need?  3 to get someone tied up, 5 to really have some fun, 7 for most non-suspension applications.

Can heavier people be suspended?  yes. here’s a photo of a self suspension i tied and shot at a weight of 242 lbs (110 kg).

Learnings and Stuff

Video Tutorials Ropey Book Recommendations

Safety Infographics

After Glow.