ben436•23d ago

I used to think a 3/4 inch rope was fine for everything... until a big oak limb in Springfield showed me otherwise.

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Yeah, that's a solid point about gear not being the only factor. But @noahchen, sometimes the rope itself is the real problem. A 3/4 inch line might handle a lot, but a green oak limb is a whole different kind of heavy. It's not just about knot skill, it's about the rope's working load limit. Using a line too light for the job is asking for trouble, even with a perfect bowline.

noahchen23d ago

Bet that rope was fine, you just tied a bad knot. Seen plenty of guys blame their gear for their own mistakes.

amy85822d ago

Remember that time you tried to teach me the bowline, noahchen? My shoelaces still come undone.