No. 06 · About PNW Select Rope
A small Pacific Northwest shop, making rope the rope deserves.
PNW Select Rope is a two-maker shop outside Yakima, Washington. We started in 2016 because the lines we wanted to ride with weren’t on the shelf — too soft, too stiff, never quite the lay we’d dialed in for our own runs. So we built them. The first run sold out before we’d named it. We’ve been making rope ever since, batch by batch, by hand.
Everything ships out of the same shop the rope was made in. If you’ve got a question about a line, the person who answers the email is the same person who twisted the strands.
- Founded2016, Yakima, WA
- TeamTwo makers, one shop
- Output~800 lines / year
- Lead time2–4 weeks, custom
No. 07 · How a Rope Becomes A Rope
Four steps, by hand, every line.
We don’t subcontract any part of the build. The order that arrives in the mail was made on the floor where it shipped from.
01
Spec the line.
For stock orders, the spec sheet is fixed. For custom, we talk through lay, diameter, length, finish, and intended use until the line you want is the line we’re going to build.
02
Source & cut the fiber.
We work with two domestic mills for our base fiber and cut to length on the floor. Every batch is logged so we can match feel across reorders.
03
Twist, lay, and finish.
The twist is done on a hand-fed rope walk we built ourselves. The finish — wax-set or dry-lay — happens in the same step, by the same maker.
04
Test, mark, and ship.
Every line gets a feel-test before it’s coiled. We mark the batch, log it, and ship from the shop floor — no third-party warehouse in the middle.
No. 08 · Questions, Answered
The ones we get most.
Quick answers to the questions the email inbox surfaces every week. Don’t see yours? Write us — same person, same shop.
How long until my custom order ships?
Two to four weeks from the day we confirm the spec. We’ll email a tracking number the day it goes out.
Can I return a rope if it doesn’t feel right?
Stock orders, yes — 30 days, unused, full refund. Custom lines are non-returnable since they’re built to your spec, but we’ll work with you if something’s off.
Do you ship outside the US?
Yes — Canada, Mexico, and Australia regularly. For elsewhere, email us first so we can quote shipping accurately before you check out.
What’s the difference between your lays?
Soft lay throws an easier loop and feels forgiving on the hand. Medium is our most-asked-for, a fair compromise. Hard lay snaps faster off the tip and holds memory longer through the run.
Do you offer pro / stock-contractor pricing?
Yes. Email us with the volume you’re running and we’ll quote a per-line rate and a stocking schedule that works for the season.
No. 09 · Ready to Pick Yours
The rope you’ll reach for next.
Shop the lineup, spec a custom line, or stop by a clinic. We’re built to be reached.