Does anyone know where to get good quality ropes & lines?

zoossh · 13th September 2006

I've been using those mountain climbers rope to tie a tripod to my waist (from adventure21) but i need to get some small diameter lines to tie my DSLR to my optech chest harness. i find the existing optech strap too short and also too wide and cumblesome when i do vertical shots, so would like to DIY.

i did know of those artshops selling those lines (1-3mm would be acceptable) but i have no idea if they are strong enough to hold weight for prolonged period and if they will give way at times.

does anyone have any suggestions?

swimaniac · 14th September 2006

You can try using those small diameter braided lines used in sailing. Not to sure where you can buy it now but I think National Sailing Centre and PA Sailing Centre in East Coast may have it. They sell it by the meters and if it can be used in sailing, it should have no problems holding on to the lens etc. The weak point is your knots.

elcap · 14th September 2006

Originally Posted by zoossh

I've been using those mountain climbers rope to tie a tripod to my waist (from adventure21) but i need to get some small diameter lines to tie my DSLR to my optech chest harness. i find the existing optech strap too short and also too wide and cumblesome when i do vertical shots, so would like to DIY.

i did know of those artshops selling those lines (1-3mm would be acceptable) but i have no idea if they are strong enough to hold weight for prolonged period and if they will give way at times.

does anyone have any suggestions?

If you want cord that definitely can hold up your DSLR, I suggest you go back to Adventure 21 to ask for the 2 or 3mm cord, breaking strength about 100+kg and can be bought in metre. So no worries it will break under the camera weight.

zoossh · 18th September 2006

Originally Posted by elcap

If you want cord that definitely can hold up your DSLR, I suggest you go back to Adventure 21 to ask for the 2 or 3mm cord, breaking strength about 100+kg and can be bought in metre. So no worries it will break under the camera weight.

thanks. will return again to adventure 21 to check out with them.

tjtan · 18th September 2006

head to sheares marketing off beach road.
they got some military grade stuff there.

zoossh · 18th September 2006

Originally Posted by tjtan

head to sheares marketing off beach road.
they got some military grade stuff there.

is that the beach road 3rd floor market that sells all army stuff plus some backpacking stuff?

13th September 2006	#1
zoossh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 8,282	Does anyone know where to get good quality ropes & lines? I've been using those mountain climbers rope to tie a tripod to my waist (from adventure21) but i need to get some small diameter lines to tie my DSLR to my optech chest harness. i find the existing optech strap too short and also too wide and cumblesome when i do vertical shots, so would like to DIY. i did know of those artshops selling those lines (1-3mm would be acceptable) but i have no idea if they are strong enough to hold weight for prolonged period and if they will give way at times. does anyone have any suggestions? __________________ Newbie guide + pricelist, Backpacking & Photography

14th September 2006	#2
swimaniac Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 263	Re: Does anyone know where to get good quality ropes & lines? You can try using those small diameter braided lines used in sailing. Not to sure where you can buy it now but I think National Sailing Centre and PA Sailing Centre in East Coast may have it. They sell it by the meters and if it can be used in sailing, it should have no problems holding on to the lens etc. The weak point is your knots.

18th September 2006	#5
tjtan New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Does anyone know where to get good quality ropes & lines? head to sheares marketing off beach road. they got some military grade stuff there.