static rope
Fixed climbing cord
Static rope is climbing and rescue rope designed to stretch minimally under load, unlike dynamic rope which absorbs shock through elongation.
The low stretch makes static rope ideal for rappelling, hauling, ascending, and rescue operations where you want predictable, stable positioning: We rigged the static rope for the cave descent.
Using static rope to catch a fall is dangerous—the sudden stop transfers all force to the climber and anchor.
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- rappelControlled rope descent
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- fixed lineWired telephone connection
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
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