Method Which is the better rope: 10mm or 12mm?

[BluesRunTheGame]

Title.

 

[gonzalo]

same question...

 

[Lady Laudanum]

Pros of thinner ropes: easier to tie, puts more pressure on the carotid arteries
Cons of thinner ropes: breaks more easily
Pros of thicker ropes: doesn't break as easily
Cons of thicker ropes: more difficult to tie, may put less pressure on the carotid arteries

 

[gonzalo]

tysm... def prefer the pros of a thinner rope, so went ahead and picked up a 10mm one :)

 

[Themogger]

tysm... def prefer the pros of a thinner rope, so went ahead and picked up a 10mm one :)
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Wait a sec, you aren't OP

 

[Worndown]

Both will work. 12 mm is closer to 1/2 inch. That will give more comfort. 10 mm is fine.
Make sure your knot tightens easily. That will help you to pass out the fastest. If you ease into it, you should only feel the pressure, no real pain.

 

[Lo$t95]

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Personally I don't want to risk it breaking so I went with 12. Triple my body weight it should be ok. The alternative was stabbing myself in the chest while hanging before losing consciousness as a backup but I am not confident I would be able to so 12 it is.

 

[gonzalo]

Wait a sec, you aren't OP

nope, but i am their successor cuz i had the same question :P

 

[Lo$t95]

Both will work. 12 mm is closer to 1/2 inch. That will give more comfort. 10 mm is fine.
Make sure your knot tightens easily. That will help you to pass out the fastest. If you ease into it, you should only feel the pressure, no real pain.

Can you elaborate on ease into it? Full suspension is pretty much all or nothing…

 

[Andrew10]

This was 2 years ago, I remember seeing this user hanging around here until one day didn't show signs of activity. Will this person still be with us?

 

[Lo$t95]

This was 2 years ago, I remember seeing this user hanging around here until one day didn't show signs of activity. Will this person still be with us?

Either they recovered or ctb - no way to know unless they post in the future ig.

 

[gonzalo]

Either they recovered or ctb - no way to know unless they post in the future ig.

well... idk what timespan andrew's referring to, but there are still signs of activity on their profile from not so long ago. whatever may be the case tho, i hope OP's at peace

 

[Lo$t95]

well... idk what timespan andrew's referring to, but there are still signs of activity on their profile from not so long ago. whatever may be the case tho, i hope OP's at peace

Andrew is referring to OP. Yes I see they were online yesterday.

 

[gonzalo]

Andrew is referring to OP. Yes I see they were online yesterday.

yea ik. i meant to say that idk which was the period of time andrew saw OP's inactivity

Both will work. 12 mm is closer to 1/2 inch. That will give more comfort. 10 mm is fine.
Make sure your knot tightens easily. That will help you to pass out the fastest. If you ease into it, you should only feel the pressure, no real pain.

Can you elaborate on ease into it? Full suspension is pretty much all or nothing…

BTW i'd also like an elaboration if possible... i'd prefer to CTB before my bday... which is in 2 DAYS... but i also need to hurry up because my parents are coming back from their trip for prob around THE SAME TIME and idk if i'll ever get a chance to stay alone again after this... i rlly rlly DON'T wanna go back to rehab (a.k.a HELL)

 

[F@#$]

I've got some 5/8 Inch "safety" line from work. Has like a 5,000 lb breaking strength.

 

[Worndown]

Can you elaborate on ease into it? Full suspension is pretty much all or nothing…

Don't drop, just step off whatever you are standing on.
A drop multiplies your effective weight on the rope and tie off point. You can overload it.
A drop has no advantage if the rope can tighten easily.

 

[Lo$t95]

Don't drop, just step off whatever you are standing on.
A drop multiplies your effective weight on the rope and tie off point. You can overload it.
A drop has no advantage if the rope can tighten easily.

Thanks man will do. I figured it out should have edited this my bad.