Whip Rope

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by CaptT820

The rope is worn, where it rides over the top of the whip. I checked that area for burrs or wear points, and there doesnt appear to be any. Is the stainless dowel at the top of the whip supposed to rotate or be fixed? Mine is fixed, but I think mechanically there would be less friction if it was a roller style mechanism.

Agreed on the friction--I think the fixed axis is your problem, not the rope itself. Mine is 1 or 2" plastic wheel that spins around an axis. Looking forward to hearing if others with long-lived rope have fixed dowels or spinning wheels.