Pink Line 8.5mm Caving Rope

Pink line was designed by Alex Cantrell and Adrian Ballard for those who demand a thin, ultra-stiff and very PINK rope. By utilizing a 43% polyester sheath with a high-tension weave, we’ve achieved the rigid handling cavers prefer. Inside, the braided polyester core provides superior dimensional stability, ensuring the rope stays round under load and stands up to long-term abrasion.

 

Polyester fibers are hyper static and hydrophobic.  Bouncing pits is fun, bouncing while jugging is not.  This rope dramatically reduces the yo-yo effect on ascent.  And since polyester doesn’t absorb water, you’re not hauling an extra gallon of water inside your rope when things get wet.

 

Let’s talk about the PINK elephant in the room: this rope is skinny. If you aren't used to small diameters, pay attention. You can die at the bottom of a perfectly good rope if you lose control and "fast-rope" into the floor.

 

Skinny is great for long hikes and tight crawls, but the trade-off is less friction and lower abrasion resistance than a fat rope. Always test your rack or descender with it before you’re committed underground. Don’t find out it’s too slick when you're 200 feet up.

 

Because Pinkline is hyper-static, IT IS NOT, and cannot be, certified to standard EN 1891 (Type A or B) specs. Those ratings require the rope to absorb the energy of a short fall, which this rope won't do. However, 'falling' on a static rope is a bad idea anyway; even if the rope holds, the teeth on your ascender will likely strip the sheath right off. Use this for what it was made for: efficient vertical movement, not catching falls.

 

This rope is VERY similar to IMLAY CANYON FIRE 8.3MM and Sterling CanyonPrime 8.5mm but VERY PINK and a way better price.