My list is probably safety first, then comfort, speed, security, and finally prettiness. Breaking strain *really* doesn't matter as people will damage before rope. They're squidgy like that.
Safety is covered by rope & knots with a good bite that will grip to itself. 4 or 5 round turns before a cinch & then a reef is enough to stop tightening and is pretty comfy, but takes a good while to tie.
My favourite for a while has been the larks foot for sheer speed. Twist, hand through, tighten, and a secured partner! Not one for strugglers as it's thin, but easy to get in and out of.
The rope I use is cheap soft magician's rope, £25/100m. Comfy, wide, flexible, secure with good bite, and cheap enough to not matter if it needs to be cut. I wouldn't use it to bear loads in suspension(!) but it does very well to hold someone securely on a bed or other horizontal surface.
SM 101 & Erotic Bondage by Jay Wiseman are both good for this subject.
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My list is probably safety first, then comfort, speed, security, and finally prettiness. Breaking strain *really* doesn't matter as people will damage before rope. They're squidgy like that.
Safety is covered by rope & knots with a good bite that will grip to itself. 4 or 5 round turns before a cinch & then a reef is enough to stop tightening and is pretty comfy, but takes a good while to tie.
My favourite for a while has been the larks foot for sheer speed. Twist, hand through, tighten, and a secured partner! Not one for strugglers as it's thin, but easy to get in and out of.
The rope I use is cheap soft magician's rope, £25/100m. Comfy, wide, flexible, secure with good bite, and cheap enough to not matter if it needs to be cut. I wouldn't use it to bear loads in suspension(!) but it does very well to hold someone securely on a bed or other horizontal surface.
SM 101 & Erotic Bondage by Jay Wiseman are both good for this subject.