ROPE RUNNERS is very sorry to say that we are closing our business.

We are completely out of kits. We are sorry if anyone was left out, as our stock ran out. As far as we know, no one else makes the kits. We do hope that someone decided to start up their own Rope Runner business. (Maybe GSUSA?) Anyone interested may reach us at christmankate1@gmail.com

Huge thanks to all who have enjoyed Rope Runners these past 24 years. It has been a joy to provide this activity for the girls.

Nylon wheels, with steel ball bearings. Outer diameter 1 1/2 inch, inner diameter 1 1/4 inch. New, in sealed packaging from Asian supplier. Bulk sale by full lot only. Lot is 40 boxes, each box has 350 wheels. Total number of wheels in the lot is 14,000. Purchaser must arrange carrier and pay for shipping. These boxes are no longer packed on a pallet, so carrier must provide pallet, if needed. They are located in Stockport, Ohio. Each box of 350 wheels is 12" x 7" x 5". The approximate weight for the 40 boxes is 650 pounds. We suggest we send you a sample before you purchase, to make sure that this wheel is what you need. (Note: These are the wheels used to manufacture the popular "Rope Runners" ) $6,000. for each lot of 14,000. two lots available. contact christmankate1@gmail.com

RopeRunner

Great New Activity For Girls!

What are Rope Runners?

The Rope Runner is a wooden figure which rolls down a rope on a single wheel, using weights to balance. It is based on a traditional toy concept. The Rope Runner is simple in design and easy to assemble. But, seeing it in action is really quite amazing!

Order now for just $8.45!

Our kits include all the basic parts to make the Rope Runner. You supply whatever decorative materials you wish to make your Rope Runner a unique creation. To race, all you need is rope. Indoors or out, the Rope Runner Derby is a blast! click here

They're art, they're science, and, most of all,
they're incredibly fun to make and race.

This is how the Rope Runner looks when the parts in the kit are put together) but before it is decorated.
Assembling the Rope Runner provides an opportunity to learn about balance, counter weights, center of mass, science, woodworking, machines, and wheels and axles. Then, the Rope Runner is transformed into a personal artistic statement by decorating it with simple craft materials and imagination. There is only one restriction: whatever decoration is added must be light in weight, or the Rope Runner will not balance. This “reality check” can be very informative too!

Creativity Counts!

It does not require any unusual or expensive materials to decorate the Rope Runner, just a little glue and common household items like toothpicks, beads, pompoms, Styrofoam, fun foam, chenille wires, poster point, bottle caps, ping pong balls, and scraps of fabric. The range of creative expression displayed by the Rope Runners in the average Derby is incredible, no two are alike. Some may be animals, some may be people and some are abstract. But all of them are delightful!

Fun Assembly Required

The kits may be assembled and raced on the same day, if you take a break to allow paint and glue to dry. If the kits are taken home for assembly, it is a great chance for parents to get involved. Dads especially like the carpentry aspect. But the design of the Rope Runner is simple enough that even younger girls can make a wonderful Rope Runner, and win Derbies, too! No special tools or experience are necessary.

Ready! Set! Go!

The races are easy and inexpensive to set up. Basically all you need is some 1/8″ nylon rope and a place to tie it so it slants downhill, and so kids can reach it. There are no hard and fast rules about setting up the races, since each site is different. Outdoors, a hillside is good, or a beach or a park. Indoors, you could use a gym, with bleachers or stage to provide slope. Malls, lobbies, auditoriums— almost any place is a great place for a Rope Runner Derby!

The Possibilities Are Endless With Rope Runners

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