NickInSLC
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Climbing rope is a lot cheaper than hemp rope, super strong, and yes, it is pretty. However, climbing rope is also quite stiff and does not lend itself to intricate work. Also, just like any other synthetic rope, it will friction burn skin at a much lower rate of speed. Washing climbing rope does soften it some, by the time you've washed it enough that it's friendly for bondage, it will have lost much of its strength, still strong enough for bondage, but don't ever climb with it again. If you're looking for cheaper/more available rope than hemp, there are cheaper and more bondage friendly ropes than climbing rope. However, if you're just getting started and you already happen to have some climbing rope, by all means, you should use it. The main thing is that you get started tying while realizing and respection the limitations of your equipment.
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