Are Sharpies on Climbing Ropes Safe? Break tests with Sharpie Permanent Markers vs Beal Rope Marker (Patreon)

Are Sharpies on Climbing Ropes Safe? Break tests with Sharpie Permanent Markers vs Beal Rope Marker

I think... is the answer. After two break tests and surviving after doing it for 15 years, I think sharpie permanent markers are safe-ish. HOWEVER, after hanging out with Brent Roth who is helping us launch our HowNOT2 Canyon series, I'm a believer in the Beal rope marker found at https://amzn.to/3yUZUhy. He gives a firehose of useful information in rope care and marking your ropes. This is one of our best episodes! ➜➜➜Our Stuff! It’s free! ►Bolting Bible is free and at https://www.slackline.com/boltingbible ►100% of DONATIONS goes back into the channel. All of our stuff is free. https://www.slackline.com/donate ►Just started a new channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiQJ7Sp2jNC8JmkhDX7PJQ ►Everything is FREE at https://www.SLACKLINE.com/ ➜➜➜AFFILIATE LINKS AND DISCOUNTS all found at https://www.slackline.com/shop ►Shirts and hats - https://www.SLACKLIFE.store ►LineScale 3 - https://www.linegrip.com/shop/linescale-3-pre-order-early-bird/ - hit me up if you want one from the first batch at ryan@slackline.com ►5% off at https://www.caveexploration.org/gear using the code "HOWNOT2" ►10% off at https://rockytalkie.com/products/rocky-talkie using the code "HowNOTtoHighline" ►Balance Community Slackline Outfitters https://bit.ly/351FSFO ►Get 5% off CBD, THCv & Delta 8 products at https://hempylongstocking.com/ with code HOWNOT2 ►Amazon affiliate link (use to buy anything and it helps us out) https://amzn.to/3s30AOy 00:00 Funny Playful Intro 01:39 Beal Markers are better 04:23 Previously Marked Ropes 08:04 How to Mark a Rope 15:57 Marking ends of ropes 19:09 Setting up the break tests 20:41 Break tests 23:09 Bloopers