Choosing rope for a tug-of-war event
Tug of war combines teamwork, coordination and pulling force. The right equipment depends on whether you are planning an organized competition or a supervised recreational activity. A soft feel alone does not establish that a rope is suitable.
Start with the activity requirements
Confirm the event rules, participants, usable space and rope requirements with a competent organizer. For formal competition, consult the Tug of War International Federation rules. Do not apply competition dimensions automatically to a children's activity.
Inspect before every session
Use equipment expressly suitable for the activity. Check the entire rope for wear and damage, provide a clear activity area and establish a stop signal before starting. Do not wrap rope around hands or the body, and do not improvise an event with undersized craft cord.
What if the original Ravenox tug rope is unavailable?
Other Ravenox rope and cord may be available for crafts, decoration or other intended uses. Those items are not automatically tug-of-war replacements. Confirm suitability before ordering equipment for a group activity.
For your next suitable craft or utility project, browse currently available Ravenox products and compare rope diameters and lengths. Check the selected option's intended use and availability before ordering.
Comments
Very good explanation and guidance
There are various weight classifications in Tug of War, and the mass of the eight people combined (per side)
must not weigh more than that determined by the category that they are placed in. For a group of two teams with 20 people on each side we’d recommend at least 100 FT of tug of war rope.
https://www.ravenox.com/products/tug-of-war-rope
If I have two teams of 20 people, how long of a rope should I get?
Thanks for the rad article. Quality of the material is definitely the most important factor when I buy anything for my kids.