Climbing trees, especially very tall trees, can be dangerous if you are not properly equipped with the necessary tools and accessories. The good news is that, unlike when you were a kid when you climbed trees with nothing but your bare hands and a prayer, you now have strong, sturdy, and scientifically tested equipment to help you on our way up to the top of the trees. These include ascenders and descenders, harnesses, carabiners, and of course, ropes loaded with technology. Among the latter is the Pelican Rope No 4AR-1650 16-Strand Arborist Rope.
The Pelican 4AR-1650 is a high-strength composite climbing rope consisting of a nylon parallel kern or core that is non-rotational, and a mantle or sheath of braided polyester. The mantle features 16 strands, and is steam set to prevent its slippage, or milking, over the kern. The result is a smooth-running rope with fewer snags and less abrasions, and thus a longer rope life. The sheath is also resistant to chemicals and soiling.
The rope has a diameter of 0.5 inch or 12.5 mm. Each 100 feet length weighs 7.73 lbs. Tensile strength is rated at 8,260 lbs., or the equivalent of 36.74kN.
There are several color combinations in which the Pelican Rope No 4AR-1650 16-Strand Arborist Rope is available. These are: orange and black, orange and yellow, blue and white, and orange and white. There is also the pure white. All of these are very visible colors allowing you to easily see and locate them even in area with lush foliage.
With such a rope, you can relive your younger days climbing trees in your backyard. Only this time, your world has expanded and you are now probably climbing trees in some forest away from home. Just do not forget to bring your climbing gear with you. Especially your Pelican Rope No 4AR-1650 16-Strand Arborist Rope.