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I just saw (in WalMart's sporting goods section) a 3/8" nylon rope, 15 feet long, with an eye-splice already in one end, for boating use. Less than $8. Buy three. Remove the metal anti-chafe ring inside the "eye" and throw it away. You're done with this issue.

You can also mail-order it from West Marine (in their "cordage" section, called "dock lines" $6), various lengths and sizes, all with eye-loop splices already in them. See the link below for options/prices.



http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... sNum=10895

Good thought on the climbing ropes, Abe. It didn't even occur to my mind, even though I've done a bit of rappelling (sp) and minor climbing.

Climbing ropes have to be certified to be legal for climbing use. When they've reached their wear limits, they have to be disposed of in a particular procedure. They can be re-used, but not for climbing of any sort. As such, the ropes must be cut to a length that can't be used for climbing. I can't remember the maximum length, but I think it's about 12' or so. Seems a real shame to have to cut a 100' rope to protect us against ourselves...

At any rate, if one knows of a climber, their "worn out" ropes might be a good source for tie-down ropes. They're braided and not twisted, but I believe they'd do the job (the ropes, that is, not the climbers). There are two types, static and dynamic; static being stronger but are low or no-stretch.