**NEW COLORS** Belts made from retired climbing ropes

Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I hope the pictures work this time. Please let me know if they mess up again.

I'm wondering if the hosting site is on pne of IT's blocklists at my work, I am able to see on my phone and bought.

alpinejason wrote:

What do you do with the cores from the rope? Just curious. Belts are cool. 

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good enough to sell yet, but I've been saving all of the cores for when I do.

Here's what I've come up with so far. I may try adding buckles or beads, but I definitely need to find a way to make them look a little nicer.

Tradgic Yogurt wrote:

I'm wondering if the hosting site is on pne of IT's blocklists at my work, I am able to see on my phone and bought.

Glad it worked on your phone

Ziggy Chalkdust wrote:

Rope core strands are very useful material. 

An example of such: a friend used the core strands from old rope to tie cargo nets that went beneath bannisters on the stairs to, and guard rail of, his loft in his cabin- it is very functional and looks awesome.

Also, free bump to OP; I already have a belt but best of luck in your business!

Yeah they can definitely be used for a lot of things. That’s cool what your friend did with them. I’m trying to come up with some more things to make with them.

Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good enough to sell yet, but I've been saving all of the cores for when I do.

When I wrote "the sheath is the part of the rope that wears the most" I was hoping that it would encourage use of the core strands as that material usually looks great even in old ropes.  However I realize that is more difficult, requiring machine braiding to be practical.  Wide flat straps made from those soft fibers would be very comfortable.

Webfoot wrote:

When I wrote "the sheath is the part of the rope that wears the most" I was hoping that it would encourage use of the core strands as that material usually looks great even in old ropes.  However I realize that is more difficult, requiring machine braiding to be practical.  Wide flat straps made from those soft fibers would be very comfortable.

Right now I can’t afford to do that, but if this business does keep growing that would definitely be cool to do

I’m also looking into getting metal tips for the ends of the belts

Webfoot wrote:

Indeed.  Why then would I pay more for it?

Because its hand crafted vs mass produced in a factory

Allen Sanderson wrote:

Bench with ropes:

They are fine for casual sitting in the gym. There are some others that are twice as long.

I'd buy this

Steph Evans wrote:

I'd buy this

I would love to make these and sell these, but it would be extremely expensive to ship them.

Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good or look a little nicer.

buy a loom, used off ebay. loom belts and more

if it is bug enough u can make fabric from cord and sew it into chaulk bags with phone pockets

Maybe Consider wrote:

buy a loom, used off ebay. loom belts and more

if it is bug enough u can make fabric from cord and sew it into chaulk bags with phone pockets

I’ll look into that. Thanks for the recommendation!

Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I also offer these bracelets now. If anyone is interested, here is my website: https://fitzoutfitters.com/

The bracelets are at the bottom of the website, so if you want to check them out, scroll all the way down.

I think these are cooler than the belts (and I think the belts are already pretty cool).

Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I would love to make these and sell these, but it would be extremely expensive to ship them.

Very true! 

Going to be out of town soon, so today is the last day to order without having to wait a few weeks for your belt to arrive.

I'm back in town, so shipping times are back to normal which means you will typically get your belt within a week.

I'm currently looking into getting some more colors, so stay tuned!

If anyone wants to donate rope, please email me at joshua@fitzoutfitters.com

I can pay for shipping for rope donations

Still working on getting some new colors for you guys!