Rope id

[timbernut]

Got given a couple of bits of new rope from a landy that had been used by mountain rescue dog handler, there's a 20m length of n England hi vee and the one pictured below, in need of long strop as mines seen better days it's 11.7 I think

[Starscream]

Looks like what the military use... Black marlow?

[timbernut]

Thanks, thought it might be military

[Steve Bullman]

No idea on the make but yes, its most likely a military like static line, meant for abseiling rather than tree work. It will work fine as a lanyard though

[Suffolk-Matt]

Marlow 11mm Black Abseil Rope

[timbernut]

Battery went! Thanks guys, just wanted to check it was ok as a secondary anchor point really.

[Joe Newton]

We used to use it for light rigging. Tough rope!

[timbernut]

Just been given another rope which was retired from steel erection/roof work because the bit with info shrink wrapped on has slipped off and they weren't allowed to use it without it! It's 10.5mm and seems ta b very bouncy/stretchy with very little sign of wear, some sort of rock climbing rope? Thought someone might id it

[TGB]

Look pretty close to this:

http://www.abaris.co.uk/prod/low-stretch-rope/Marlow-10_5mm-LSK-Industrial-Access-Rope.htm

 

Marlow Static LSK

[timbernut]

Yep does look very similar but don't think it's low stretch! I did wonder whether the markings are relevant to strength (like the lines on ratchet straps)?