colemartinez•2mo agoProlific Poster

PSA: I used to think a certain brand of governor rope was overpriced junk.

My old foreman in Chicago always swore by the 'Sure-Grip' brand for 3/8 inch ropes, but I thought he was just stuck in his ways. I bought a cheaper generic for a job last fall, and it started fraying after about six months. Had to go back and replace it, which cost me more in the end. Anyone else have a brand they trust that actually lasts?

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hugow301mo ago

Read an article from some safety institute about how UV exposure breaks down synthetic fibers faster than any other wear. They tested stuff left in direct sun for three years. Most cheap ropes lost like half their strength. That's wild to me. Makes you wonder why anyone skimps on ropes they actually depend on.

abbyr962mo ago

Ever check the rope's UV rating?

anthony_sullivan682mo ago

Oh man, big yes. Left a static line on my deck for a season once and it got super brittle. Sun just eats cheap rope. I mean, it's one of those things you don't think about until you're holding a handful of dry, faded fibers. Now I just check the tag or ask before I buy anything that'll live outside.