Different ropes and blades used in the experiment, including means (standard deviation) for measured values as well as manufacturers’ specifications. Percent strength loss (%SL) from rated tensile strength was calculated: (rated strength-knotted strength)/rated strength.
| Rope (abbreviation) | Manufacturer | Mean Rated Strengthz (kN) | Knotted Strengthy (kN) | %SL from Rated Tensile Strength | Nominal Diameter (mm) | Diameter Under Tensionx (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | Yale | 24.9 | 21.4 (2.24) | 14% | 11.0 | 10.3 (0.34) |
| Blue Streak (BS) | Samson | 30.7 | 22.8 (1.19) | 26% | 12.7 | 11.9 (0.14) |
| Poison Ivy (PI) | Yale | 28.9 | 25.4 (1.57) | 12% | 11.7 | 10.7 (0.26) |
| Safety Blue (SB) | New England | 31.1 | 17.6 (1.84) | 43% | 12.7 | 11.7 (0.23) |
| Velocity (VEL) | Samson | 26.7 | 19.5 (1.24) | 27% | 11.0 | 10.4 (0.31) |
| XTC | Yale | 27.6 | 20.7 (1.55) | 25% | 12.7 | 12.0 (0.22) |
| Blade (abbreviation) | Manufacturer (mm) | Blade Length | Teeth per mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| FI-K1500 (F1) | Fanno | 356 | 0.24 |
| FI-1214 (F2) | Fanno | 305 | 0.24 |
| FI-1311 (F3) | Fanno | 330 | 0.24 |
| Ibuki (IB) | Silky | 390 | 0.22 |
| Zubat (ZU) | Silky | 330 | 0.30 |