We cover a ton of stories on chairlift haul rope splicing and replacement but we have failed to really give any insight into components of those surface lifts that keep skiers and snowboarders happy at tiny independent ski resorts across the world.
If your ski resort tow rope gets frayed and needs replacement, you don’t simply run down to your local hardware store and buy a spool off the shelves. You contact a company like Right Rope out of Grand Rapids, Michigan who offer high quality purpose built ropes to keep your ski resort running. They offer three types of rope-tow ropes which they detail in the following video.
“Ski tow ropes are a big investment for any skiing outfit or resort, and you want to be sure you are buying good quality ropes. All three products we stock are excellent quality and made in the USA. We have both 3-strand twisted ropes, and 8-strand plaited ropes. The 3-strand ropes are less expensive and offer good grip with good value and longevity. The 8-strand plaited ropes are non-rotational and offer the best grip and good longevity. Both can be spliced in a continuous loop. You can buy our ropes by the foot in any length you want. You can also order a standard length rope to be custom made for you at a little bit better price per foot.”
Nordic Ski Tow Rope | 3 Strand
- Co-polymer blend of polypropylene and high modulus polyethylene resins
- 35% stronger than standard polypropylene
- Great abrasion and UV resistance
- Low stretch
ABOUT RIGHT ROPE:
RightRope is a modern, customer-focused, online rope distributor. Our mission is to get you the right rope at the right price. We understand your need to get the job done right, the first time, using products and services you trust.
The RightRope team is here to meet all of your cordage needs, whether you are an individual consumer or industrial customer. Our warehouse near Grand Rapids, Michigan, is fully stocked and ready to ship your order the same business day. Whether it’s the right rope for a safe swing set, the right look for a decorative project, or the right tensile strength for electrical cable pulling, you want the assurance you’re buying the right rope at the right price.
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