how thick should a tug of war rope be?
The Tug-of-War Rope. General. The Tug-of-War rope is must be strong with no cuts or frays. It should be stretch resistant (don't use bungee!). The rope should not have loops which can cause compression injuries and may trap an injured person. Thickness. It needs to be thick enough for a firm grip to be made and to reduce the risk of the rope slipping, causing a burn or cut: 25mm (1inch) is the minimum diameter with 37mm (1Â½ inches) being about the widest. Length