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Re: "Velcro" Ropes

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Originally Posted by GeeTwo View Post
Any suggestions here would be guesses, as it is up to the inspector and LRI at your event to determine, and the Q&A will not take this question far enough to give a positive answer.

As a simple alternative, many ropes have the fibers loose enough that Velcro hooks on the drum will snag them just fine.
No need to guess and then suggest a confining design. Simply point to the Q&A. Most LRI's will be well-versed in what is legal and illegal. Compliance with I04 is pretty easy - the inspection checklist is literally right there in that rule.


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A derived conclusion is that if you want to attach the Velcro to a stronger rope core, sew it in using a non-metalic thread. Just make sure the total diameter never exceeds 1", and otherwise complies with I04. An inspector may want any literature & other information you have about the hook-and-loop material, so be sure to bring that.

As far as suppliers - use the search at the top of the forums. I've seen a few "threads" with links to suppliers of hook-and-loop material that doesn't have adhesive.
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