McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Rope Cleaning

  • Wash Your Climbing Ropes

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    • Rope Cleaning

      Step 1:

      Before washing, tie rope into a Daisy Chain to minimize kinking and tangles. Double the rope by bringing both ends together. Tie in a knot, leaving the loose ends in a short tail.

    • Rope Cleaning

      Step 2:

      To make the first chain, loop the rope as if you were making an overhand knot.

    • Rope Cleaning

      Step 3:

      Reach your free hand down through the loop and pull the rope partially through. This is the start of your second chain “link”. Continue to pull the remaining rope through each successive loop until you reach the end.

    • Rope Cleaning

      Step 4:

      Add gentle detergent to empty washer. Use the medium water setting (10 gallons). Wash the daisy chained rope using the delicate cycle and cold water. Hang or lay flat to dry. It may take as long as 48 hours to fully dry.

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  • Rebuilding Heels

    Rebuilding Heels

    Freesole rebuilds heels. Sand worn area then buff with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol. Make plastic tape “dam” as shown. Set sole level and apply Freesole. Cures in 12-24 hours.
  • Boot Choice Tip

    Boot Choice Tip

    Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent