Best Velcro

[arichman1257]

Originally Posted by M. Mellott

Would you be so kind as to provide a supplier/manufacturer or even a web page/part number? Thank you!

Originally Posted by bmammen

Ditto, I would be interested in the manufacturer too.
Thanks!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bol...5236/206033031

Here ya go! Happy climbing!

[johnyes747]

Originally Posted by arichman1257

On 1257 were using solid braid polypropylene. It functions as the loop (soft) side of the velcro very well and can support the weight of the robot. Then we have the hook (hard) side of the velcro on the spool mechanism. It grabs every time and holds very well. And since it is clingy enough to act as the loop side there is no need to add additional velcro to the rope.

Do you guys have any video of this? It sounds awesome!

[arichman1257]

Originally Posted by johnyes747

Do you guys have any video of this? It sounds awesome!

Unfortunately I do not at this time. We have a meeting this Monday and I will do my best to remember to take some video

[M. Mellott]

Originally Posted by arichman1257

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bol...5236/206033031

Here ya go! Happy climbing!

Alan, thank you for the link!

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by M. Mellott

Alan, thank you for the link!

Has there been some kind of crazy buy of this rope? Not available for shipping nor available at any store within 100 miles

EDIT: Nevermind. It looks like you may need to buy a roll though.

[arichman1257]

Here's the link to watch a video. And also, a picture to prove that this rope is strong enough. For reference I am 160 pounds.
I walked into my local Home Depot and asked to see the rope section and I found this right away. If you are having trouble finding it here's another buy link. If that doesn't work it's called solid braid polypropylene rope.Make sure that you don't get the twisted kind because I can't verify that it works. I'm pretty sure that it DOES NOT work for that matter.

Edit: In the picture I was struggling because I don't have great upper body strength

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by arichman1257

Edit: In the picture I was struggling because I don't have great upper body strength

I'm surprised they haven't made that illegal yet. (A team member hanging on the rope, not reduced upper body strength.)

[snoman]

Thanks for the advice on the polypropylene rope. Here we are (un modified rope) hook side velcro on our winch drum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lm5PH-Qxqk