It has very little stretch and it will hold knots well just what you need it a good tree swing.
Tree swing rope knot.
It is a little stiffer than other synthetics which means it is harder to knot well and less pleasing in the hand.
How can i tie it.
Thread the other rope under the other edge and tie it with three half hitches.
Hang the swing step 1 to keep the rope from unraveling cut two pieces of rope 5 feet long and heat the ends with a lighter or match until they begin to melt.
It is not as strong as polyester or nylon but plenty strong for a tree swing.
If you purchased a tree swing odds are this is the rope it came with.
Attach each main rope to the branch of the tree using a running bowline.
If this rope is good enough for an arborist then it s certainly good enough for a tree swing.
Even it can be used to tie tarps up for shelters and can be used to hang up hammocks.
Thread one end through a hole in the seat from the top and make an overhand knot underneath.
It s a 12 strand polyester rope with a diameter and near 8 000 pounds tensile strength.