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When we heard praise for Sterling rope from our canopy research friends, we were eager to give it a try. Viola climbed a tall tree with it here in Oregon and had this to say:
On this climb, my first pitch was 130 feet from the forest floor to the first anchor branch. I was using Sterling’s HTP Static 3/8” rope. There was NO detectable bounce or stretch in this rope, so all my energy using ascenders was converted into upward movement on the rope, instead of being wasted bouncing in the air. It was a big relief, like walking on firm pavement after slogging through snow.
I expect a certain amount of stretch even in the best static ropes. But Sterling really surprised me. I was amazed. This rope gave me more efficient SRT movement than I’ve ever experienced on other ropes.
Viola's experience is with the 3/8" diameter HTP Static. We haven't tested the 7/16" diameter yet. But we feel great recommending it to you because it is so well received by some of the world's most accomplished SRT climbers. The 7/16" is slightly stretchier and heavier than the 3/8" diameter. Yet it has the increased strength of a larger diameter line and still such a low elongation rate that we are happy to add it to our selection of great static ropes for tall tree climbing.
—A multipurpose rescue/rappel rope
—New and improved for 2006 with a firm round hand, lighter weight, better handling, and same high strength
—100% polyester static 44 carrier kernmantle construction
—Water-resistant, low electrical conductivity
—Great compatibility with hardware for rescue and rope access applications
—Significantly lower elongation is perfect for haul systems, mountain rescue, military, industrial rope access, swift-water rescue uses, and SRT tree climbing!
—Certified to NFPA 1983, 2006 edition Life Safety Rope-light use
STERLING HTP STATIC ROPE 7/16” (11mm) diameter
1.7% elongation @ 300lbs
7667 lbs (34.1 kN) minimum breaking strength
767 lbs safe working load
Fiber polyester
NFPA 1983, 2006
Made in USA
9.75 lbs weight per 150 feet
We stock this 7/16” Sterling rope in OD GREEN (dark olive).
Other colors are available by special order. Please call us to order other colors, and allow 3 weeks for delivery. The price for special colors may be higher than quoted above for stock rope. Phone toll-free 1-866-223-3371.
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