Thread: Rope 101

Ok guys, I did a lot of white water kayaking back in my youth.... (not long compared to some on here) but did a little climbing but not enough to know details.

Looking to by a length of rope. Main uses will be painting the rope and taking on the odd trip in alpine / steep country where it's just nice to have.

Realise that the thicker the rope the higher the breaking strain but also the heavier it gets. Imagine I would want something static not dynamic as if I come off the ladderon the roof I don't want it to stretch or I'll hit the deck.

Anyone on here carry rope in the hills? What do you use? Got a harness and a few carabiners lying around already and know my knots (enough to get by)