Tug of War Ropes
Fun and exciting gross motor activity for all ages and sizes
We offer 3 different 3-strand twisted rope materials in various sizes, diamters and strengths. Choose what best fits your program
Manila - (natural fiber) The finest pure grade A manila exceeds government specs for quality and surface smoothness.
Un-Manila - (polypropylene) Looks and feels like natural fiber plus is stronger, lighter and not affected by moisture.
Polydac - (Dacron) White color with a softer feel and superior strength. Stands up best against UV, moisture and abrasion.
| New Rope Tensile Strength (Breaking) | ||||
| Dia. | Cir. | Manila | Un-Manilla | Polydac |
3/4" |
2 1/4" |
4800 |
8500 |
8400 |
1" |
3" |
8100 |
18228 |
17916 |
1 1/2" |
4 1/2" |
16650 |
33840 |
38420 |
2" |
6" |
30000 |
62824 |
65492 |
Note:safe working load is 20% of tensile strength of any rope in good condition. Avoid getting manila wet and inspect for mildew/dry rot if used outdoors before each use.
Traditional Grade School Tug of War Ropes
3/4" Diameter Spun Poly Tug of War Ropes
3/4" Tug of War with Hand Loops
1 1/2" Diameter Competition Tug of War Ropes
2" Diameter Competition Tug of War Ropes
Outdoor 4 Team tug of War with Center Ring