You might be interested in this item ... great for going up/down the tower with tool bucket, antennae, etc.. 1/2” MANILA ROPE –5400 LB. 1200’ (4 Football fields!) Less than $300 -- B U T -- shipping is via truck. US Government surplus. 73 – es Happy 2017 !! Mark – AA6DX – Eureka CA http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/new-us-military-rope-spool?a=558437