When security and safety is a concern the manufacturers recommendations
should always be consulted. Many factors can change the strength of a rope
or line. Knots all reduce strength, so does age, moisture and sunlight.
Review the following links to learn about some of these characteristics
as well as care use tips. When in doubt, check it out.
Cordage Institute- Main page with links to standards publications that can be ordered
Layline's Yacht Racing Equipment Web site- Has Supplier Catalogs with rope characteristic
Lehigh Group Rope Tips - Basic tips for care of rope
Rope Basics- Scout Troop 940 Rope safety tips and info for climbing
Samson Rope brochure - on rope strength and care excerpt
United States Rope Co. - Specifications for a variety of common synthetic ropes
Rope strength - Sailing Smacks Site
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