Table 2.

Properties of kernmantle climbing lines taken from manufacturers’ product literature; all lines made of polyester and nylon. Minimum breaking strength = MBS.

LineAbbreviationConditionManufacturerMBS (kN)Elongation at 1.3 kNDiameter (mm)
EscalatorESCNewTeufelberger26.70.5%11.0
MercuryMERCNewSamson Rope38.22.0%11.0
WorkProWPUsedSterling45.03.0%12.5