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  • Battle rope exercise

    Trust in battle ropes to burn the fat

    They say, ‘no pain, no gain’. But does it really need to be that way? If you’re looking to ramp up the exercise and shed a few festive pounds this...

  • hang glider towed up using hollowbraid polyethylene rope from RopesDirect

    When life and limb depend on the right kit...

    When life and limb depend on it, you need the right kit for adventures! So we're proud that Airways Airsports chose RopesDirect to supply hollowbraid polyethylene rope to tow hang-gliders...

  • Tent with guy ropes

    Guy ropes – an essential for all campers

    Going camping this summer? With staff shortages continuing to disrupt UK airports, we don’t blame you for opting for a UK staycation instead. After all, who needs a tropical 5*...

  • Woman using manila rope for exercise

    Manila rope – improve your upper body strength

    Ever thought about adding rope to your training session? When kitting out a home gym, rope is a really worthwhile addition – perfect for improving your endurance and building upper...

  • Woman using static ropes for abseiling

    Static ropes made to EN1891 standards

    When shopping for static ropes, safety is the No.1 priority. Here at RopesDirect, all of our static ropes are Low Stretch Kernmantle (LSK). They are manufactured in line with BS...

  • self-care ideas for Sunday

    3 ideas for ‘Self-Care Sunday’ that use rope

    Self-care is more important than ever before. Looking after yourself is crucial to your physical, emotional and mental health. You need to treat yourself to a little ‘me time’ every...

  • Man using battle ropes at home

    How to anchor Battle Ropes at home

    Battle ropes. Over the last few years, they've become an increasingly popular piece of gym equipment - and it's easy to understand why. They provide a high-intensity full-body workout, without...

  • Plan to do rope exercise in 2021

    3 rope exercises to try this New Year

    Let us guess your New Year’s Resolution for 2021…eat less, move more? Yep, that’s you, us and most of the country. For anyone who wishes to shed a few pounds...

  • man performing rope tricks

    A beginner’s guide to rope magic

    So, you’re interested in rope magic? Perhaps you’re already a magician and would like to add a new element to your act? Or maybe you just want to learn a...