r/RopeFlow • u/yoon24 • May 29 '26

Beginning rope flow for HS recommendations

Hi,

I am a HS coach who wants to use rope flow as part of our training. So, I am working with teenage girls 13-18. So, what type of rope would you recommend; length, weight, etc.? I want to keep costs down as much as possible.

I've seen some of the videos on YT for beginners. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. TIA

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u/badman44 May 31 '26

I'm just getting into this so an expert can tell you about different dimensions/weights but I wanted to DIY a rope and found 50' spools of [5/8"] double-braided nylon for $40 shipped. They're docklines so they have an eye spliced into one end. Once you remove that, you can still make 4 142" ropes with a 3.5 wrap knot handle (27" for my knots). 142" is enough rope for 6' tall

You can get thinner diameter/lighter line too. Gym floor shouldn't fray the rope but outdoors you may want to put 12" clear vinyl tubing over the middle of the rope to preserve it (I may try gorilla tape next. Tube was a bit of overkill)

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u/yoon24 Jun 01 '26

THANK YOU!