> I need to replace the rope used on the gin pole and was wondering if > someone had a good source for 3/8 , 1/2 or 5/8 rope? I buy a soft black rope Home Depot sells. A 600 foot roll of 3/8th inch is about $85. I've had several ropes up for three years over my 300 foot tower in the Georgia sun with no signs at all of deterioration. During the same time, white poly will totally crumble.73, Tom W8JI W8JI@contesting.com