Well, rough ropes are usually stronger. Sacrifice expense but keep strength and roughness.
*nudges to PMs* Go ahead, why not? Still a bit iffy with talking outside one-on-one PMs, are you?
Hm.... Not bad, not bad... Wouldn't cause much pain in themselves unless bound too tightly, of course. Soft, smooth ropes tend to lean more toward calmer activities, at least 'round here.
Heh, true... Although a master or mistress can be so very versatile given the right amount of wiggle room. And of course I did! What surprised me most is that you thought up riding gear....