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Question 1

The load carrying core (kern) provides

Answer 1

75% of rope tensile strength

Question 2

The kern is afforded protection from

Answer 2

Dirt, cuts, and abrasions by a tightly braided outer sheath(mantle) which provides approximately 25% of the tensile strength

Question 3

Nylon static kernmantle rope has many desirable features such as the following

Answer 3

Best abrasion resistance 
High strength 
Low stretch 
No spin 
Wont dry rot
Heat resistance 
Resistant to many common chemicals

Question 4

Abrasion most common from

Answer 4

Of rope destruction

Question 5

Nylon static kernmantle rope becomes sticky at ____ and melts between ___ and ____.

Answer 5

445,

480 and 500

Question 6

Proper storage and weekly checks are the

Answer 6

Best protection against damage by chemical exposure