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This Master Series bondage rope is a 16-foot length of neon rainbow nylon, twisted rather than braided and made without a core. Those two details matter: twisted, coreless rope bends easily around a wrist or ankle and its strands grip each other, so knots hold without being cranked tight. Sixteen feet is the classic length for limb ties, making it a practical first rope for anyone learning shibari or simple partner restraint.
Folded in half, 16 feet gives you about 8 feet of doubled rope, enough for a single-column tie around one wrist, a double-column tie binding two wrists or two ankles together, or a simple hog tie link between cuffs. It's short enough to manage easily while you're learning, without metres of tail to tangle. For chest harnesses or full-body work you'll want more: the 32 ft version of this rope gives you room for those.
Master Series describes the nylon as silky, soft and non-abrasive. In practice, synthetic rope like this glides more than natural jute, so it's kinder to skin when it's pulled through a tie, but it can also loosen a little more easily, which is why the twisted construction helps. At 7.6 mm wide, it's thick enough to spread pressure but thin enough to tie neat knots.
Practise on your own leg, a cushion or a bedpost before you tie a partner. Start with a single-column tie around a wrist, keeping two fingers' space between rope and skin. Once that's secure and comfortable, add a second wrap and a simple cinch. A book like Miumi-U Teaches Japanese Shibari can guide you step by step.
The rainbow pattern isn't just decoration. Bright rope makes it easy to see where each wrap sits, which helps when you're checking that ties are even and not twisted. It also suits Pride events, themed photo shoots and anyone who finds black rope a little severe for a first session.
Keep safety shears within reach every time, as Master Series recommends; cutting is faster than untying in an emergency. Avoid tight wraps over the inside of the wrist and upper arm, where nerves run close to the surface. Check hands and feet often for numbness, tingling, coldness or colour change, and untie at once if any appear. Never leave a tied person alone. This rope is for floor and bed play; it isn't rated for suspension.
It suits beginners and couples who want a bright, washable rope for wrists and ankles, and anyone who'd like Pride colours in their kit. Experienced riggers who prefer the bite and look of natural fibre will want jute or hemp. If you'd rather skip knots altogether, ready-made cuffs from our restraints and bondage cuffs range are quicker to fit.
Nylon can be washed: put the rope in a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle, or hand-wash it in warm, soapy water, then let it dry fully before coiling. The nickel-free metal caps on each end stop fraying.
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