Help using top of staircase as anchor point for FSH?

[dyingisliving]

as title suggests, using one of this kind as anchor point: View attachment IMG_4127.webpand which kind of rope be good?

 

[inconclusivesorbet]

I'm trying to anchor myself on a wooden staircase of an over 100 year old house
Would that be feasible for fsh?
Its been through several earthquakes and im about 215 lbs.
Ive heard 12 mm polypropylene is the best
A thick braid

 

[JesiBel]

The top of staircase is a good anchor point. As long as it's from a private location (where only you have access). If it's a public staircase, it's not a good idea. Because someone could find you ahead of time, and that's one of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

Test the top of staircase to see if it is securely attached to the floor or wall, that it doesn't wobble or look too fragile. You can tie the rope and hang from it with your hands, applying all your weight.

Don't plan attempting "drop hanging" either (I mean: don't jump from the top); being 50/60 cm above the ground is enough (about the height of a regular chair).

As for the rope, 10 to 14 mm thick is fine.
Made of polyester or polypropylene (braided and not twisted), these are resistant materials.

Check the label for info about the Breaking Load/ Ultimate Load/ Breaking-Tensile Strength & Working Load Limit (WLL)
The rope you're holding says 75 kg, that must be the WLL, and I can read it says "polypropylene".

(For more information, you can read the hyperlinks)