Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thanit Weerawan / Getty Images There are dozens of different types of rope, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So, ...

It’s time to buy a climbing rope, and you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. Static? Dynamic? What does it all mean? What is measured in millimeters? DOES size matter? All of these questions and more ...

Dear James: It seems like I always need rope of some sort for various indoor and outdoor projects. I don't like that cheap, thick yellow stuff. Are there better types of rope? -- Ethan L.