how should i mark the middle of my rope?

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	mongoose · May 25, 2010 · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 0 hey i just bought my first rope but it has no middle marking. is there a safe way to mark the middle of my rope without compromising it in any way? 0 Flag Quote
	Jon Cheifitz · May 25, 2010 · Superior/Lafayette, Co · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 90 With a little searching on this site you can find numerous forums about this topic and many options you can choose from. Options include special water based markers tying an overhand threading the sheath with some bright sting or floss returning your rope for a bi pattern and other smart ass remarks. -Jon I use the rub a dub laundry market. No acid, water based. Wears off with use, but works well. 1 Flag Quote
	Luke to Zuke · May 25, 2010 · Anchorage · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 220 hahahaha ..that was the only laugh I got all day, ~~ I used a natural Rit die, ~~~If you're ballsy, use a permanent marker 0 Flag Quote
	Scott McMahon · May 25, 2010 · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425 How do you know you are on MP too much? When you see the same topics beat to death over and over and over and over and over again... Next up..What cams should I buy? Followed by what's the best rope? LOL...sorry poking fun!!! No harm intended!! 1 Flag Quote
	kirra · May 25, 2010 · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 530 Scott McMahon wrote:Next up..What cams should I buy? Followed by what's the best rope? LOL...sorry poking fun!!! No harm intended!! LOL... don't forget "Dogs at the Crag" sorry mr mongoose -btw I think you should use a bluewater rope marker to be sure (if ur not) 0 Flag Quote
	boydpainting · May 25, 2010 · Estes Park CO · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 320 pee on it. no one will try to re-mark it, watch out for dogs. 0 Flag Quote
	BirdDog · May 25, 2010 · Seattle, WA · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 5 You can use a special Sharpie marker made for lab use, won't degrade ropes etc... do a google search, several places sell them. sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sh… 0 Flag Quote
	slim · May 26, 2010 · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2004 · Points: 1,103 i use the 'thread some floss in the sheath' method and it works really well. you can feel it when it goes through your belay device, and you can also feel it in the dark. i have done this with several ropes and have been happy with the results. 1 Flag Quote
	Wiled Horse · May 26, 2010 · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669 a knot 1 Flag Quote
	Evan1984 · May 26, 2010 · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 30 Use a Rub-a-dub and be done with it. 0 Flag Quote
	half-pad-mini-jug · May 26, 2010 · crauschville · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 1,740 'Sharpie T.E.C.'(trace element certified) markers are safe for use on nylon ropes, even BlueWater approves. It MUST be a sharpie TEC, the TEC part is very important... Here's a LINK. Not sure about the Sharpie Industrial, but I have been told by the BlueWater rep that Sharpie T.E.C. is safe. 0 Flag Quote
	Rick Blair · May 26, 2010 · Denver · Joined Oct 2007 · Points: 266 Email the rope manufacturer and find out what they recommend for their own product. New England recommends the "Marks a Lot' Marker. 0 Flag Quote
	John Farrell · May 27, 2010 · Phoenix, AZ · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 85 mongoose wrote:hey i just bought my first rope but it has no middle marking. is there a safe way to mark the middle of my rope without compromising it in any way? Most obvious is cut it and tie a knot in it. I used a product by Beal on my ropes: gearexpress.biz/Merchant2/m… I did verify with the manufacture if it was ok, and they said yes. 0 Flag Quote
	Anonymous · Jan 18, 2018 · Unknown Hometown · Joined unknown · Points: 0 Sharpie Rub-a Dub Laundry are the ones rope companies say to use for your rope. 0 Flag Quote