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Those look like their still in pretty good shape, Gary. Maybe donate one hank to a museum of aborculture so people can feel it, and get the splinters.

Pat, you're one of the few and true old-schooler's left. In another ten-twenty years folks will never hear much speak of manila rope on a forums from a true old-schooler. It's history. And good on you for keeping some of it around

You're a breed apart from most bucket operators. I was bucket man too, for a while. Though my true love was always the ropes.

Again, back in the day, let alone ropes and all, bucket operators and climbers where at heads with each other like cats and dogs. Just my take on the times. I don't think it has changed much. Not to derail.

Generally a quarter mile on hard pavement would do the trick. Ready to use!

Twisted rope was all there was back then. And it worked!

Now, this may sound very bizarre, and un-safe, but back in the days of old some climbers would drag their new manila ropes down the road behind a vehicle while rotating it to wear off all the splinters lickety-split. A speedy softening so to speak. For those that have never climbed with...