why the hell do my friggin ropes keep snapping off?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Relentless, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    this was the 4th rope that snapped off, i put it together again and then the other side snaps off!!!


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  2. Shanger

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    I just duct taped some washing line to the ends, used tht as handles instead.
     
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    Same here. It's because the thing in the handle that's supposed to rotate with the rope doesn't actually rotate, so the rope wears from friction.
     
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    so what are we supposed to do about this?
     
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    Oil the rotating thingy. Or just get a large piece of clothes line and replace it with that so you can at least keep the handles. That's what I do.
     
  6. lefty

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    Is it a plastic rope and you skip in the cold? Plastic ropes break in the cold.