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Step 1
Use static ropes for climbing. Static ropes are recommended for use on high traffic climbing walls that are not too high from the ground. This is because during the fall static ropes do not stretch at all placing all of the strain on the body in one jerking motion. You may also use them to climb trees as long as they are not the braided type because this will cause you to twist in the air.
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Step 2
Do not use static ropes for any job that has significant impact loading. This means anything that will place a high immediate strain on the rope suddenly like a long fall. Top roping, caving, rescuing and rappelling are all suitable exercises for this type of rope.
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Step 3
Choose what length and size rope you would like. Most ropes will have a CE tag that will state the rope's manufacturers statement on falls held, the length, diameter, maximum impact force, weight per meter and other useful information that will help you make your decision.
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Step 4
Tie the proper knots. Using stiffer ropes such as static ropes will make knots harder to tie and sometimes the knots may untie themselves. Also make sure you are using the proper knot for the job you are performing.
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Step 5
Maintain the rope for longer use. Some ropes will come pretreated for water resistance and keeping the rope from sharp abrasive edges will help it from becoming frayed. Properly uncoiling the rope will also help with kinks in the rope as well. You can do this by placing you arm in the main coil and spinning your arm and letting the rope unravel itself.
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Step 6
Retire the rope on time. If you have used your static rope heavily for six months to a year it may be best to retire it after that point for safety reasons. When only using the rope twice a week or less on lighter jobs the rope may last for no more than four years.
