Time is my biggest gripe about rope. I like/need to change a sub's positions every 20-30 minutes. Elaborate rope work just takes too much time to just have to undo it after that short a time. In pro sessions I prefer cuffs, mitts, chains, straps, etc.

I am with you on the clothespins. I prefer wooden too and only use the plastic ones when I travel or for use on a sub females due to sanitation. I've had pretty good luck finding wooden clothespins at Walmart and most recently I found some cool colored wooden ones at Target - in case you need to replenish your stock.