XTC Fire Rope
XTC Fire Rope
**Reels of rope are charged a flat shipping fee in the continental US. Spools of rope up to 9/16" ship for $25 in areas covered by our free shipping offer. Spools of rope 5/8” and larger ship for $50 in these areas. Regular shipping rates apply in other areas.
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12mm (1/2”) • 16-strand • 6,200 ABS • 1.4% elongation at 10% ABS • 7.5 lb per 100' • spliceable
XTC 16-strand is one of the brightest arborist ropes you'll ever see. Reviews of this rope from tree climbers are great, it handles well, is firm, and very easy to spot in dense foliage.
This line is specifically designed for the demanding needs of arborists, embodying the same characteristics of XTC ropes Yale has made for the last two decades. With a full splash of bright high visibility yellow, orange and red fibers, XTC Fire is made from extrusion-dyed polyester, resulting in permanent coloration that won't fade or run with use. The tightly woven 16-strand construction with a high twist core of torque-balanced polyester keeps the line firm and round, providing an extra measure of safety and performance. This Spliceable line is available in 1/2” diameter with an average breaking strength of 6,200 pounds.
Three colors available: Fire (red/yellow/orange), Plus (red/white), and Poseidon (blue/orange).
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WesSpur is happy to offer returns or exchanges on any equipment that is still in new condition. Our return policy is fairly simple and is meant to make your life easy. All regular stock items in new/unused condition may be returned for a full refund less shipping within 30 days of purchase. We do not charge restocking fees.
WesSpur can not accept the return of any used equipment or special-order items.
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| Manufacturer | : | Yale Cordage |
| Made in | : | USA |
| Diameter | : | 1/2” / 12 mm |
| Average Strength | : | 6,200 lb / 2,812 kg |
| Construction | : | 16-Strand |
| Material | : | Polyester |
| Wt. per 100’/100m | : | 7.5 lb / 11.2 kg |
| Elastic Elongation | : | 1.4% at 10% ABS |
| Hand Spliceable | : | Yes |
| Sewn Spliceable | : | Yes |
This great article at Yale Rope's website explains the how the ability of a rope to absorb impact is affected by the elasticity of the rope. Breaking strength is not the only important factor in determining if a rope is right for the job. Dynamic Energy in Arborist Ropes
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the ANSI Z133 safety requirements which apply to arboricultural operations.
Arborist Climbing Ropes are required to have a minimum breaking strength of 5,400 lb (24 kN) when new, and should be no smaller than 1/2” (12.7mm) unless the employee has been trained in the use of smaller line (down to 7/16” / 11mm), and the line's working elongation should not exceed 7% at 540 lb load.
XTC Fire rope meets ANSI Z133-2017 standards.
The full ANSI Z133 safety requirements are available on our tree care standards page.
