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Sterling rope technical manual

Think you know “the ropes”?  The Sterling Rope Company has an online 16 page technical manual (.pdf file); check this link and learn a few tricks.

Learn about . . .

  • The difference between S twist and Z twist
  • Details of rope construction
  • Exact requirements of the UIAA rope testing
  • The dramatic loss of strength that happens to a wet rope
  • The two chemicals you should ALWAYS avoid getting on your rope
  • The Word on marking your rope with permanent (Sharpie) pens

Sterling rope technical manual