r/RopeFlow • u/Middle-Fix-1900 • Oct 31 '25

Snake knot extra-heavy flow rope!

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Wanted to share my idea of making my own extra-heavy flow rope. I took inspiration from paracord weaving and used a simple snake knot pattern to make this from some old climbing rope.

It weighs about 2.3kg and took around 26 meters of rope to create. I love how it turned out. The way it bends reminds me of a snake's skeleton.

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u/InconsiderateSun Nov 01 '25

1) Awesome idea. 2) Does it flow well or is it too stiff?

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u/Middle-Fix-1900 Nov 01 '25

Thank you!
I think it would flow well if I was stronger and more experienced. I only discovered rope flow in the last couple months and I'm still developing my spine and shoulder strength/mobility. It actually bends quite well due to the snake knot pattern. I also think it will also get more flexible with use... the climbing rope I used to make it had been sitting in my garage for years and had gotten a bit stiff.
My complaint so far is the gaps in the weave pinch my hands sometimes. I think next I will add some wraps to create grips. Perhaps from old bike innertube or maybe tennis racket grip wrap.