I just ordered mine and can't wait, how durable are the ropes. i ordered the 1.5 by 40 and i'll be working outside my house on concrete floor. is that okay?
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Let me start first by saying that the workout itself is one of the toughest I have ever done. I am reasonably fit and strong but the rope workout reminds me of doing wind sprints back in college, except this one is for the whole body. I made a mistake of wrapping the rope around a square shaped patio pole whose fairly sharp edge scuffed the rope after about ten minutes of use. So I would suggest you anchor, or wrap the rope around a tree or even better a rounded metal pole. That way the rope will last a long time. I hope this helps.
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'The Lion King' pretty much said it all. Mine goes around an 8" wooden post.
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Sorry, it was perfect for me, a short little runt (5'3"). Seems like elsewhere on the Internet or on Amazon others had commented about adding (splicing in) another length of pipe to bottom to raise the top section, but I'm not exactly sure how that was done. Need some mechanical engineer type person. The other possibility might be in building up the concrete on the outside and any internal PVC or steel pipe that the two pieces could fit on - but you'd need to reinforce from the outside. Instructions were like to sink 20" of the pole into the ground for stability (I forget the exact number, but it was a ways on down, to give it stability.). So if you made the concrete footing shallower relative to the ground level then you likely will need to have some sort of buttress on the outside, or extra bracing from the ends of the horizontal "T" pole down to the ground (and the appropriate safety "flags" or coloring or flower vines or something so that people don't hurt themselves tripping over the guy wires. Anyway, this is kinda off my head but sorry I don't have a really great solution other then just to research other places. The pole is just about right for me... the clothes line is starting to get a little droopy and catch on my top knot but I just need to tighten them to make it not tangle it up with my head. Otherwise it's working out just fine for me.
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Yes, you are able to use this rope outside and you are able to perform the criss-cross with this rope. I have done it several times. If you are used to a non-wire rope, the feel is different as the rope responds differently as opposed to plastic. The wire is coated with a nice, slick plastic and is very durable. Unless you are using it on some rugged concrete (which is typically not-recommended as concrete does not provide much cushion for your knee), you should be ok with this. If you ARE using it on a concrete surface with a jagged texture, expect some scratches and eventually the rope may give.
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I'm using mine indoors but it could be used outdoors as well. I have the room and I don't want the rope to get too dirty for continued use indoors when the weather is poor.
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Just like James stated below I haven't push it that far but currently I have 2 45 rubberized plates on then (larger than solid steel plates) and I would say I have enough room to out 4 on each side but the nylon braided core do rope will fail first. For a home gym I think it's adequate as it fits the cage very well.I wouldn't push it past 200 personally but if your lifting that kind of weight in a pulldown you should be telling me how to workout! I'm just a desk jockey trying to stay in shape at home..Very pleased with both the construction quality of it and the cage with the price I paid for them...However I think it was in the instructions and cab be found on X marks website. Just like James stated below I haven't push it that far but currently I have 2 45 rubberized plates on then (larger than solid steel plates) and I would say I have enough room to out 4 on each side but the nylon braided core do rope will fail first. For a home gym I think it's adequate as it fits the cage very well.I wouldn't push it past 200 personally but if your lifting that kind of weight in a pulldown you should be telling me how to workout! I'm just a desk jockey trying to stay in shape at home..Very pleased with both the construction quality of it and the cage... » Read More Just like James stated below I haven't push it that far but currently I have 2 45 rubberized plates on then (larger than solid steel plates) and I would say I have enough room to out 4 on each side but the nylon braided core do rope will fail first. For a home gym I think it's adequate as it fits the cage very well.I wouldn't push it past 200 personally but if your lifting that kind of weight in a pulldown you should be telling me how to workout! I'm just a desk jockey trying to stay in shape at home..Very pleased with both the construction quality of it and the cage with the price I paid for them...However I think it was in the instructions and cab be found on X marks website. « Show Less
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a strong rope like twine maybe? it is comfortable and durable. Ive had it outside in the florida heat for about 5 months and it's still good to go. the two wooden poles that are on either side (as seen in the picture) chip easily when dropped. one came chipped in the mail and theo wood is sensitice to the sun. it has already began to fade abit. no big deal though, I recomend it as a whole and I still enjoy mine. although I look at it more than lay in it lol!
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Harbor Freight has a good kit w/ rings & twine, but I folded mine in 1/2 and used a wooden rod @ the top & bottom. I just hung the top & strung the bottom. I also stapled some to a wooden door, worked fine. This is all outdoor if you didn't know.
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Hi Larry, to be absolutely honest we hung them unto concrete walls and we had to use special pugs and screws for that. Unfortunately I'm not into those details as I hired a contractor this. What I can say however that I was very happy to see the quality of the product. My kids really enjoy them one is pre teen and the other much younger. There is a lot of info about installation on the net. I'm so sorry that I could not have been of greater assistance. But its not hard to get the info.
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Ok! Let me get good measurements on all of that tomorrow. We did the same thing, and just kept the plastic disc underneath. That is a smaller hole, and I am not sure you really need it. I good hemp rope would probably be best, we used a climbing rope, and tied a thicker knot. I will measure it all out for you in the light outside tomorrow!
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Hello Felix and thank you for your interest in our product, unfortunately we do not carry/offer any 43" ropes at this time. As always do feel free to contact me for further assistance. Thanks again Andrea
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I have a 40m rope and their is all kinds of room in it. But it is a 8.4mm. I have bigger ropes in the 10. mm range that should have no problem - in the 40m to 60m range.
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I haven't had to teeter on rocks just yet but I did run into a big yellow concrete post, the ones that are put in front of buildings so you don't hit the building. They held up really well, no dents or anything just a nice long yellow stripe. I'd assume they'd do really well though on the rocks, not just for mall-crawling, the things are gnarly.
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Use it anywhere! I only use it outdoors. It does beat up the rope a little bit and using it indoors keeps it in better shape but I would rather workout outdoors any day!! Check out YouTube "battle rope workouts" to get a great variety of exercises!! What a great workout!!
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It's the strength. The length and the thickness should be the same. Get the 80 lb string if you want more power
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The outside sheathing on the rope is flexible and fairly coarse. I have not had any problems with knots loosening. This is a utility rope, not intended for climbing, rappeling. etc. I use it mostly when working up high to apply tension to branches to direct their fall after cutting. It is a good general purpose utility rope and I have used it for many things from tree work to camping to raising light loads. As always, use the proper knot for the application. Hope this helps!
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You can use the rope outdoors but do not use it directly on concrete as it will destroy the cable very quickly. All cable jump ropes should only be used on a smooth non-abrasive surface. If the only surface you have available is concrete then be sure to put a small sheet of vinyl or a thin floor mat down and jump on that.
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Hi, I needed a 50', the 25' was too short. The 50' is perfect for us and I just used it for about a month now and I do like it 90% of the time. I use it once a week to water my garden plants and stretching it to 50' sometimes kinks when pulling it. But it doesn't stay kinked, it unravels and no damaging effect. I live in Hawaii and I have it sitting on a wooden box, in the shade on the concrete slab of our garage to keep it out of the sun for longer lasting after each use. I would highly recommend this product because the price was right and I believe it is a quality hose. Lastly, it has a lifetime warranty to beat all other hoses. I read another review and they had a exchange with no hassles. Can't beat that for lifetime. The color choice was greenish blue which to me is nice because I do not have dirt to drag the hose along and to get it dirty ... if not black would do for dirt ground. Hope this all helps...