Comments on: Battle of the Battle Ropes: What Size You Should Get, and What Brands (2021)

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:48:08 +0000

So that leaves me with the 30′ option OR an outside set up fo 50 footer on the patio. My guess is you’d opt for the longer rope used on the patio?

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:06:05 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Possibly, given the curve at one of the rope and the slack. But you need room for your body too. I imagine a 40′ rope will require nearly 20′ of space.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:54:06 +0000

I’m having a house built with an exercise room. Unfortunately the length of the room is about 17 feet which is obviously not near enough for a 50′ rope. Is it possible to use a 40′ rope in 17′ of room length? My only other option is an outdoor (cold in winter) concrete covered patio that is 33′ long which would accommodate a 50′ rope. How much width does one need to rope exercise? Thanks

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:24:17 +0000

In reply to Alberto.

Ropes are meant more for conditioning. It’s possible to build some muscle with ropes under certain conditions. The most effective approach for building muscle is with increasing resistance over time as you adapt, done with a high enough intensity. That’s why people focus on lifting weights, where they can easily add more resistance.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:33:47 +0000

In reply to David Kiesling.

Thank you for the recommendation! Just one more question… I want to build muscle. With the 1.5” would I achieve it?

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:33:25 +0000

In reply to Alberto.

40′ is fine. 2″ is too much to start with. Get a 1.5″.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:54:57 +0000

Hey David! Thanks for all the info. I’m 6’2, 187pounds, little experience with ropes (some days in CrossFit) Im thinking to buy 40’ by 2” (because of my height I don’t know if the thickness matter) does this make sense or which rope do you recommend?

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:54:48 +0000

In reply to Mike.

A 2″ rope will require more power from you. 40′ isn’t a bad length. I’d recommend first trying the 1.5″ x 40′ rope if you aren’t experienced with them.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:05:06 +0000

Dam all the info I needed. Thank you David for being so in-depth about ropes. You think if I have to go shorter for sapce like 40′ but get a thicker 2″ it will make up for it?