Static rope

A static rope is a low-elongation rope that is designed to stretch minimally when placed under load, typically less than 5%. In contrast, a dynamic rope is designed to stretch up to 40%.^[1] Static ropes have a wide variety of uses, for instance in fire rescue operations^[2] and caving.^[3]

Static ropes have some applications in climbing, such as hauling gear, though lead climbing is always done with a dynamic rope, since a fall on a static rope is stopped too quickly^[4] and may lead to serious injury.^[5][6] Abseiling, however, is best done with a static rope or with a dynamic rope with low elasticity.^[7]

Among other things, static ropes are often used for hauling up gear and other things. because of their low elongation and high weight limit, they excel at doing this job.

1. ^ "Static Rope vs Dynamic Rope". rappellingusa.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
2. ^ National Fire Protection Association (2008). Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 498. ISBN 9780763753429.
3. ^ Jenkis, Mike; Subic, Aleksandar J. (2003). Materials in sports equipment. Woodhead. p. 288. ISBN 9780849317668.
4. ^ Luebben, Craig (2007). Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide. The Mountaineers Books. p. 203. ISBN 9781594852398.
5. ^ Luebben, Craig (2004). Rock climbing: mastering basic skills. The Mountaineers Books. p. 73. ISBN 9780898867435.
6. ^ Lourens, Tony (2005). Guide To Climbing. Stackpole. p. 39. ISBN 9780811701525.
7. ^ Luebben, Craig (2000). How to Rappel!. Falcon. p. 26. ISBN 9781560447597.

• Stewart Green. "Static Rope". About.com. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
• XmonsterSafety. "Static Rope". XmonsterSafety. Retrieved 26 July 2023.

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