Tug of War – fun or battle?

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | May 13th, 2014

Tug of War – a battle of strength between opposing teams or just some fun at a local fete?

6mm manila rope used with WW2 tents

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | May 9th, 2014

6mm manila rope used on WW2 tents ready for a trip to France for the D-Day 70 year commemoration

How to survive a bungee jump

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | May 8th, 2014

Itâ€™s the ultimate corded adventure but how do you take part in a bungee jump and live to tell the tale? This blog reveals all.

The advantages of tie-down boat covers

Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | May 5th, 2014

Our rope is ideal for tying boat covers, if you are still toying with the idea of using a cover for your boat read this blog, it should help.

Tips for tug of war competitions

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | May 2nd, 2014

Rope your mates in for a tug of war competition and train them to be winners using our step-by-step guide.

4 ways you can swing your way to fitness

Posted in Garden & Outdoors, Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | April 29th, 2014

Rope swings are fun and great for fitness too, here are some exercises you can do on a homemade garden swing.

Why battle ropes are brilliant for exercise

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | April 24th, 2014

Workout ropes help you get fit, these are the main advantages of power ropes, training ropes or whatever you want to call them.

5 ways rope gets you fit

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | April 21st, 2014

We use them for tying and mooring but did you know ropes are great for fitness too? Read these examples and get fit using rope.

Good Trees for Swings

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 16th, 2014

Our solid oak swing seat provides years of fun for the young and not so young, just weigh up the following before you fit this fabulous feature

Spring cleaning tips for boaters

Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | April 14th, 2014

Ropes at the ready the new season is finally here, prime your boat ready for action with our free to use craft cleaning suggestions

Camping Rope – Why They Are Useful When Camping

Posted in Events and Marquees, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 7th, 2014

Ropes and camping go hand-in-hand, spare a moment to consider the benefits of rope for outdoor adventures.

How to create a lasso!

Posted in Rope Knowledge, Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | April 3rd, 2014

Read our fun blog on Rope tying tricks for wannabe cowboys. We'll show you how to tie a perfect lasso in 5 easy steps

Handy rope care tips for climbers

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | March 25th, 2014

Treat your rope with respect and itâ€™ll last for ages, use our top care tips to keep that sisal in great shape.

Useful rope knots for boaters

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | March 17th, 2014

Learn the art of knotting if you buy a boat, secure your craft with confidence using these popular tying techniques.

bespoke reels service

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | March 12th, 2014

Ropes Direct are pleased to be offer a bespoke rope reeling service. This customer required 110m x 20mm staplespun polypropylene rope on plywood reels.

Black Powder Coated Wooden Post Fittings

Posted in Fittings, Tools and Accessories | No Comments » | January 9th, 2014

Ropes Direct are stockists of black powder coated mild steel wooden post fittings.

Blue Poly Rope air freighted to The Phillipines

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | November 20th, 2013

We at Ropes Direct are proud, at only 24 hours notice, to have delivered 2,000 coils of 8mm blue polypropylene rope to RAF Brize Norton. This is being airshipped out on the 21st November to The Phillipines as part of the UK Aid arranged by the Department for International Development. Even if we say so ourselves that was […]

A potted history of rope braiding

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | November 17th, 2013

Read this blog and enhance your knowledge of braided rope.

Why you should shop for products at Ropes Direct

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | November 10th, 2013

Let us â€˜rope you inâ€™ with reasons on why itâ€™s good to shop at our site!

What makes a good mooring rope?

Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | November 4th, 2013

Wondering what to look for when you buy a mooring rope? Read this blog for practical advice.

Cat scratch post using 20mm sisal rope

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Pets and Livestock | No Comments » | October 14th, 2013

Here are a before and after picture for a cat scratch post made by Mr Clive Tooth using some 20mm sisal rope supplied by Ropes Direct. Many thanks to Mr Tooth for taking the time to send them through to us.

Ropes Direct Sponsor Inspirational Friends

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | August 16th, 2013

Ropes Direct are proud to become equipment sponsors to the Inspirational Friends team of Hannah Lawton and Jessie VanBeck as they take part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. In December 2013 they plan to row across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Rowing Race. They are raising money for Myton Hospice and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, […]

Yacht Marine and Dinghy Ropes

Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | August 10th, 2013

We are proud to be extending our relationship with Kingfisher Ropes. A leading UK based distributor of European manufactured yacht, marine and dinghy ropes. We will gradually be increasing the range we stock, so keep popping back for a look at this category on our RopesDirect website.

Oak Swing Seat Youtube Video

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | June 3rd, 2013

Our oak swing seat now has a Youtube Video. A generously proportioned solid oak swing seat supplied with ropes tailored to your measurements.

Heat Shrink End Caps for Natural Ropes

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | May 11th, 2013

We are now able to offer a heat shrink plastic end cap service for our natural ropes. Particularly handy if you use your rope as an exercise, fitness or battling rope.