How to Make Rope Web Ladder
Whether as a playground addition, training tool, or for fitness fun, the instability of a rope ladder makes climbing more challenging. Long used in military obstacle courses, cargo net style rope ladders (AKA the "scramble net") place a higher demand on the body's core, resulting in an increase in strength gains and climbing agility. One could always go out and buy a commercially available ladder, or have one custom built, but with a price tag of a few hundred dollars, a homemade version is the better economical choice. The following rope net ladder is 5 feet tall and 5 feet across, with 1-by-1-foot climbing sections.
Things You'll Need
- 100 feet of polyester climbing rope
- Knife
- Lighter
- Yard stick or tape measure
Instructions
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Measure and cut six pieces of rope, each 8 foot in length. Lay each piece flat on the ground, parallel to each other, spaced 1 foot apart.
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Beginning at the top left vertical length, tie a knot. Then tie another knot one foot down, stopping when you've run out of length. You should now have six knots on the rope. Repeat this step for each of the remaining five vertical rope pieces.
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Measure and cut six pieces, each 8 feet long. Lay each piece horizontally across the vertical lengths, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. Space each horizontal piece one foot apart.
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Start your cross sections by tying a knot above the first knot in the lower left. Work your way across, securing each new knot above the knot on the each vertical rope length. Double knotting strengthens the ladder. Repeat for each horizontal section.
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Cut any excess lengths of rope from the ends to form a 5 by 5 foot grid. Use the lighter to singe the rope ends to prevent fraying.
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Tips & Warnings
If your net is for playground purposes or will be used by kids, most states have safety laws requiring the net climbing sections be less than 4 inches or larger than 10 inches. Measure and cut your net accordingly.
