Remember Double Dutch... well, where can you get the ropes?

Question

Got a couple of pre-teens coming back off holiday next week and as the playstation has somehow broken itself, I think it's about time they learnt how to Double Dutch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6Co7EMNCU

But where can you get the rope. I've been to the local DIY and briefly tested their range (B&Q staff can be such killjoys) but none of it seems to have the weight and feel as I remember it. Any ideas?

Answer 1

We used clothesline, you're supposed to tie it so that it's double, It's pretty sad that we have to teach our children how to have good old fashion FUN...LOL. I was showing some kid's on my nieces street hop scotch and some of the rhymes we used to say...Oh the days....

Answer 2

Marine and boating supply shops, if you are near one.Check for line, rope used for sailing etc.Comes in all sorts of diameters,and flexibility ranges and you should find some to your liking.

( I see you aren't so stubborn, you finally provided a question mark )

Answer 3

Probably B&Q and Wickes and the other DIY stores will want to sell you a nasty piece of plastic that will be about as much use as barbed wire in a beach landing. You need a chandlery store. If you don't live by the coast or near a navigable waterway, then go on line.

Eight millimetre manila will do. When the girls have finished skipping then the boys can make lassoes and tie the girls up, if you're lucky, or lynch them if you're not.

Natural manila will need to be whipped at the ends. Chandlers will do it for you or, if you want a bit of fun yourself, they'll sell you a spool of whipping twine and an illustrated booklet on how to do it. Alternatively, almost any other kind of rope will be synthetic and simply cutting it with a hot blade will seal the ends. In the case of synthetic rope, polyester is very smooth and flexible, and a multiplait has a nice sloppy feel which will doubtless please.

Answer 4

*looks up*

I agree. Also, I'll add that it seems a great idea and a lot of fun. Will you use your camcorder and post the video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Tub5_NX...

Answer 5

just take the rope of your next door neighbours washing line have a good jump

Answer 6

hit me

Answer 7

Most toy stores such as Toys R Us, Kaybee, etc... carry jump-ropes. You might also check stores carrying fitness gear As well as sporting goods stores. You may find sporting goods stores carrying mountain climbing gear may have the weight your looking for. Hardware stores also tend to carry various grades of rope.