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Learn all about the different kinds of rope and things you can use!
Get three (3) 30' hanks and (2) 15' hanks of premium conditioned and treated 6mm jute rope, PLUS a pair of premium safety cutters. All products personally endorsed by SirKnottyDan.
Why? To do most basic ties, you will need two or three (3) 30′ lengths of rope and a shorter piece of 10ft or 15ft. Get your kit with these recommendations here.
All About Rope!
What kind of rope bondage are you going to do?
Japanese Style Rope Bondage (Shibari/Kinbaku) – Jute or Hemp rope is recommended
Western Style Rope Bondage (Predicament/Escape) – Nylon rope is recommended
Decorative/Fusion/Freestyle Style Rope Bondage (Intricate Weaves) – Jute or Nylon depending on desired effect
What kind of rope and what version, length, and color do I need?
These are some things you should consider before making your choice:
Jute Rope–
the rope used in the pictures on this site is all jute. Jute is half the weight of hemp so it is lighter to carry and faster/easier to tie. Jute also has a shine to it that makes photos look good, like the background image of this page. Jute rope is what is used by All Tied Up San Diego in all of the introduction classes. One disadvantage of jute is that it is not washable.
Hemp Rope–
some people prefer hemp rope. The benefits of hemp is that it is stronger and more durable than jute, and can become softer over time, but it is usually twice as heavy. Hemp can also be washed, but this is not recommended as it has to be dried under tension. Washing also may weaken your rope.
Nylon Rope–
The nylon rope that you want to use is BRAIDED, not twisted like jute. Therefore nylon is much more slippery than jute. Because of this nylon does not hold “frictions” like jute and is problematic in structural ties, like those found in shibari. Nylon also does not vibrate like jute. However, nylon is a much stronger material than natural fiber ropes. Due to it being a man-made material it lasts longer than natural fibers, which increases its long term value. Also, nylon is washable and great for use in the water or where messy play is involved!
What thickness of rope do I need?
We recommend 6mm (1/4″ dia.) rope. The 6mm size is just right for maintaining good area contact on the body without being too thin or being too bulky and not giving the fine finished look.
What length of rope do I need?
To do most basic ties, you will need three (3) 30′ lengths of rope and a shorter piece of 10ft or 15ft. Get your kit here.
What color rope?
Well that is a personal choice.
Where do I get rope?
All Tied Up San Diego is a supplier of rope for both jute and nylon. We will have rope for sale at our in-person events! Sales are cash or credit and prices already include tax. Order Rope Here
Jute Ropes are $33 per 30′ bundle
Colored Jute (when available) is $36 per 30′ bundle (if available)
Nylon Ropes are $26 per 30′ bundle (if available)
SUSPENSION UPLINE ROPE - See Below!
Safety Gear And Other Items!
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What about safety cutters?
We carry a top of the line set of EMT shears that I personally will vouch for as being appropriate for the task. Most EMT shears sold in stores and online are NOT appropriate for use with rope.
Our price for the shears is $14 per pair, tax included. (Or it is included in the SirKnottyDan's Recommended Rope Starter Kit with Safety Shears)
Books
This book is truly a celebration of rope bondage for every size, shape, gender, ability and more. If you are wondering if rope bondage is for you, this book sheds some amazing light on this subject. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
If you are new to shibari and rope bondage, this book is going to give you a lot of solid information. This book also lays out he dangers of rope bondage. Evie Vane is a good instructor and has good advice in this book. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
Suspension Gear
Note: Suspension are very dangerous and should not be done without instruction and the correct gear. The products shown here are items that have worked for me in the past and are sold through Amazon or Agreeable Agony. Improper use of any of these items completely voids the safety factors. If you do not have training on using these items please do not order them to use for a suspension.
Don't let the word "mini" throw you off. This thing is the same size as the regular carabiners. It is really nice because the pear shape allows lots of room inside and it is really smooth on the edges. Be very careful of carabiners that have a beveled edge. This one will be a workhorse in your rotation. 30Kn Rating when use properly. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
There are lots of decent swivels on the market. This particular swivel is rated correctly and has sealed bearings, which means it should be ideal for rope suspensions. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
I have found this particular carabiner to be very effective. The inside surface is nice and rounded and works welll with the rope. Great for use on lift lines. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
How you setup your hardpoint and pickpoint are sometimes not a simple as a straight drop. If you have to use a tri-loaded hardpoint then you will need one of these. A regular carabiner is NOT RATED for tri-loading. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
These nylon runners are great for suspension and for making adjustments in you pickpoint. They are short, but rated for up to 22kn. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
If you are dropping down from a beam and need some distance, these strops are fantastic. Sold by Amazon, paid link.
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This is the diameter you want. Any smaller and it gets tight really fast with mulitple ropes. Sold by Agreeable Agony, paid link. Use Discount Code: ALLTIEDUPSANDIEGO
If you want something a bit fancier and with more options. Sold by Agreeable Agony, paid link. Use Discount Code: ALLTIEDUPSANDIEGO
This is the ideal rope to use with natural colored jute. Rated rope that you can trust. Sold by Agreeable Agony, paid link. Use Discount Code: ALLTIEDUPSANDIEGO
If you want to get enough rope to do multiple transitions, this is a good set. Sold by Agreeable Agony, paid link. Use Discount Code: ALLTIEDUPSANDIEGO
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