Tug of War Ropes

Product Specifications:

• Natural Manila: Pure grade A manila exceeds government specs for quality and surface smoothness.
• Polypropylene: Light weight and not affected by moisture. Tan color to simulate the look of natural manila.
• Poly Dacron: Softer feel and superior strength. Stands up best against UV, moisture, and abrasion.

Note: Safe Working Load is 20% of tensile strength of any rope in good condition. Avoid getting manila wet and inspect for mildew/dry rot if used outdoors before each use.

Tug of War Safety:

• Never let participants let go of rope allowing other side to overcompensate and spring backwards.
• Stop competition as soon as the last player passes the win line on losing team.
• Allow approximately 5 ft of rope for “puller” to avoid bunching up (purchase rope length accordingly).
• Never let anyone pull unless both teams are “ready”.
• For tug of war ropes with hand loops- never pass arms into “hand” loops. Grab loop with hands only.
• Never let participants wrap rope around and body part to help with grip.
• Do not exceed ½ tensile strength of rope in good condition.
• Avoid getting manila rope wet. It is susceptible to dry rot which will cause rope to weaken and break. It also loses 1/3 of rope’s strength when used wet. Keep in dry and cool storage. Dry out completely before storing. Any degradation and/or cut strands replace immediately. Ropes are relatively inexpensive and can be replaced easily.
• Supervision is needed to ensure a safe completion and play area. Use common sense and limits.
• Inspect rope before and after each use.
• Not to be used other than intended.

USE AND HANDLING:  Provide safe play area at and around competition area. Includes soft non-abrasive surfaces free from dangerous debris or obstacle. Do not pull over dangerous terrain, etc. Be sure there is ample space behind each team side to accommodate 1/2 the rope length plus plenty of space for a potential backward thrust. If in a gym or indoors, provide wall mats behind teams.

MAINTENANCE NOTE:  To avoid rope strands being pulled out of the rope at splice areas we strongly suggest covering and reinforcing this area with heavy-duty tape. If strands do come out, simply twist strand together and reinsert the strand into the rope by following the weave as noted in other splices. Do NOT exceed ½ tensile strength of rope in good condition. Avoid getting manila rope wet and inspect for mildew and/or dry rot, if used outdoors, before each use. Discard if detected.