Yale Cordage has been an innovator in the rope industry since it's birth in the 1950s. Today Yale makes some of the most popular climbing and rigging lines for the arborist market, including Blaze, XTC 16-Strand, and the new Imori climbing lines. Yale pushes development of new ropes that improve on safety and performance for the working tree climber whose life and livelihood is literally on the line.
We stock a wide range of Yale climbing lines. Click on the “More Info” links for any Yale rope to be taken to the detail page where can see full specs, bulk rope ordering options, or order your climbing line with a spliced eye. Yale ropes are made in the U.S.A.
11mm (7/16") diameter • 6,760 lb. tensile strength • Weighs 6.04 lb. per 100’ • 1.5% elongation at 10% • Polyester-core Kernmantle • Sewn eyes only
Bifrost is a special color pattern of the all-polyester Kernmaster. The Bifrost is the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard in Norse mythology... seems fitting!
5,600 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 6 lb. per 100’ - Double Braid - Spliceable
6,500 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 6.5 lb. per 100’ - Double-braid - Spliceable
7,400 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 8.3 lb. per 100’ - 12 strand
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Rated: Excellent Review by: Mason Ruddell/Certified Arborist/Owner
“I've been climbing since the 80s and for some reason never had the pleasure of running this line until today. This line is Very supple, maybe found my favorite. I'll see how it breaks in but I can't remember a line this easy to tie right out of the box. I use the old taut line hitch.”
Rated: Excellent Review by: BigShotATL
“I use this line to climb on, I like the idea that its over 7000 lbs abs, makes me feel safe. Its very soft and works well with prusiks and Blackes hitch. The line doesn't seem to fluff as much as other lower cost lines Ive used in the past. It does have some stretch but its not much. I have been using this line everyday for 50 climbs. It holds up. Good strong rope.”
**Reels are oversized/overweight items and are charged a flat shipping rate in the contiguous US. Not eligble for free shipping.
6,500 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 6.5 lb. per 100’ - Double-braid - Spliceable
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Rated: Excellent Review by: JB Holdway
“First climb on my NEW Yale Cordage Focus (from WesSpur Tree Equipment = David Stice :) Everything worked perfectly; foot, knee ascenders and my HH2. Even though Focus is 0.2mm above the RIG max., even my Petzl RIG worked perfectly. I didn't have time to try it with my Rope Wrench - maybe tomorrow. But, I'm confident it will be just as satisfying.
There was insignificant bounce (which I've always considered as just a climbing style non-problem). There was slight flattening through the HH2 but not as much as with Yale Blaze -- also a non-problem, IMO.
There was an unexpected, and totally unimportant, delight: When looking down the line from above the yellow strands appeared to have a bright lime iridescence. All-in-all; I might have a new favorite life-line. Yale Cordage for LIFE!
Shareable PHOTO'S here: https://www.facebook.com/JBHoldway/posts/1455423471233385 ”
6,200 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 7 lb. per 100’ - Double Braid - Spliceable
7,100 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 5.5 lb. per 100’ - Kernmantle - Sewn eyes only
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Video Overview by Niceguydave.
Rated: Excellent Review by: Manitou Tree Service
“ This is a great SRT rope! While it is still hard for me to get used to no "boing" ascending a rope(rock and ice climber for 30 years), the handling qualities are great with this rope. I do not like the feel of non-kernmantel ropes and have recently went back to them for tree work. We live in a rain forest and this rope performs well dry OR wet. It knots well and does not kink up like other static lines I have used in the past. The price is very great for the quality! Thanks! ”
Rated: Excellent Review by: Ken
“Best rope period. Low stretch but good enough to work off single rope, easy on the hands for double rope, super light, firm grip, not slippery and really tough cover. The colors aren't 80s sunglasses flashy and still easy to see in the tree. Wesspur's price is a steal and a smooth setup for any gear with their pro splices.”
Rated: Excellent Review by: Niceguydave
“This rope from Yale has been around for a while. It turns out that it makes an excellent SRT line when using hybrid work systems like the Ropewrench, Unicender, and Hitchhiker. It is a Kernmantle rope that utilizes a braided core instead of the more common parallel strands. It maintains excellent hand, knots well, and doesn't get 'cabled' or stiff like some static lines do when used. It has a Nylon core, which gives it energy absorption. This is an excellent choice for folks who are working a tree using SRT.”
7,100 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 5.5 lb. per 100’ - Kernmantle
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Video Overview by Niceguydave.
Rated: Excellent Review by: Ken
“Best rope period. Low stretch but good enough to work off single rope, easy on the hands for double rope, super light, firm grip, not slippery and really tough cover. The colors aren't 80s sunglasses flashy and still easy to see in the tree. Wesspur's price is a steal and a smooth setup for any gear with their pro splices.”
Rated: Excellent Review by: Niceguydave
“This rope from Yale has been around for a while. It turns out that it makes an excellent SRT line when using hybrid work systems like the Ropewrench, Unicender, and Hitchhiker. It is a Kernmantle rope that utilizes a braided core instead of the more common parallel strands. It maintains excellent hand, knots well, and doesn't get 'cabled' or stiff like some static lines do when used. It has a Nylon core, which gives it energy absorption. This is an excellent choice for folks who are working a tree using SRT.”
**Reels are oversized/overweight items and are charged a flat shipping rate in the contiguous US. Not eligble for free shipping.
11mm (7/16") diameter • 6,760 lb. tensile strength • Weighs 6.04 lb. per 100’ • 1.5% elongation at 10% • Polyester-core Kernmantle • Sewn eyes only
Phantom is a special color pattern of the all-polyester Kernmaster.
Ascend with minimal stretch and bounce thanks to the polyester core. Excellence in design and construction sets this super-static rope apart from the competition in performance. The distinctive color pattern sets it apart in appearance.
10.5mm • 6,730 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 6.2 lb. per 100’ - Kernmantle
R.I.N.G Rope was designed in collaboration with scientists conducting survey work on remote volcanic islands in the Pacific. R.I.N.G Rope is engineered with superior durability and ease of inspection in mind. The modified Technora over-braid is designed to maximize cut and abrasion resistance. Inside, you’ll find a modified Kernmantle construction. The red polyester sub-sleeve is easily identifiable if the rope becomes compromised due to wear and tear. If the red damage indicator is exposed, just remember - "Red-Is-No-Go!"
Professionally-spliced R.I.N.G. fliplines and friction savers are available.
7,100 lb. average breaking strength - Weighs 6.5 lb. per 100’ - Kernmantle
Scandere is a brand-new 48-strand kernmantle built by Yale to work with the newest climbing hardware. Slightly smaller than 1/2", this line will run well in all modern hardware and is an excellent competition and SRT work line.
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Rated: Excellent Review by: Eric G.
“Purchased this line during the Labor Day Sale event. This is awesome SRT line. Works beautifully with the Rope Wrench and HH2. I am a 2XL climber and this line has enough stretch and bounce to absorb energy in the case of a slip but still is static enough to be an excellent choice for an SRT line. I am patiently waiting for the Akimbo to hit the general market to try it with that. The only drawback I can name is that the knotting ability is not the same as some other static lines so be sure your knots are properly dressed and set. ”
12mm (1/2”) • 16-strand • 6,200 ABS • 1.4% elongation at 10% ABS • 7.5 lb per 100' • spliceable
12mm (1/2”) • 16-strand • 6,200 ABS • 1.4% elongation at 10% ABS • 7.5 lb per 100' • spliceable
Click here for more info or to order spliced rope
**Reels are oversized/overweight items and are charged a flat shipping rate in the contiguous US. Not eligble for free shipping.
12mm (1/2”) • 16-strand • 6,200 ABS • 1.4% elongation at 10% ABS • 7.5 lb per 100' • spliceable
