Ropes Flashcards
Bowline Derating
33% Derate
Maintains 67% for 1/2” Kernmantle Rope
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23% Derating
Maintains 77% of rating for 1/2” Kernmantle Rope when tied on bite (6,950lb)
Alpine Butterfly
25% Derating
Maintains 75% of rating for 1/2” kernmantle rope (6,750 lb)
Water Bend
36% Derating
Maintains 64% of rating of 1” tubular webbing (2,560 lb)
1” Tubular Webbing
MBS of 4,000 lb (18kN)
1/2” static kernmantle rope
MBS: 9,000 lb (40kN)
Prussik Cord
8mm Cord MBS: 3,500 lb
Pre Sewn MBS: 4,500 lb
Double Fisherman’s Bend
32% Derating
Maintains 68% of rating
CMC anchor strap
Length: 3’ - 7’ adjustable Length
Basket : 70kN
Straight : 27kN
Choker : 30kN
1kN - ____
224.7 lb
Rounded to 225lb
CMC aluminum carabiners
NFPA G Rated
MBS along Long axis : 44kN
Rock Exotica Single / Double sheave pulleys
MBS 36kN
CMC Clutch
NFPA G Rating
MBS: 40kN
CMC MPD
NFPA G rating
MBS 44kN (with 1/2” kernmantle rope)
Aztek Kit
50’ 8mm Cord w/ 6mm prusik
4:1 / 5:1 system depending on orientation