CAVING LINE 7 mm
Ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight, low stretch cord designed for cave exploration
Designed for long subterranean explorations, the CAVING LINE is a low stretch cord, 7 mm in diameter. Extremely compact and lightweight (32 g/m), it is easy to store in a pack. EverFlex treatment allows it to maintain flexibility over time. The sheath texture gives it good grip when descending and its construction provides excellent abrasion resistance. Comes in 200-meter length.
Detailed description
Description
- Ultra-compact cord with good grip:
- Ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight to limit bulk in the kit during long explorations
- Thick, textured sheath offers good grip
- Excellent balance of low stretch and elasticity for efficient ascents
- Compatible with SIMPLE (D004AA00) and STOP (D009AA00) caving descenders when used with a FREINO Z; with CROLL S, BASIC, and PANTIN ascenders; and with MICRO TRAXION and NANO TRAXION progress-capture pulleys (1)
- Remains flexible over time:
- EverFlex treatment: special treatment and weave improve the rope’s consistency; offers good grip and consistent handling over time
- Easy to store in the pack because the cord does not stiffen
- Flexible cord makes it easier to tie and untie knots
- Optimal strength-to-weight ratio:
- Very lightweight (32 g/m)
- Hybrid polyester and high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) sheath construction offers good grip and great abrasion resistance
(1) Details about compatibility and possible uses for this cord can be found in technical tips at www.petzl.com.
Specifications
- Diameter: 7 mm
- Material(s): Nylon, polyester, high-modulus polyethylene
- Certification(s): CE 564, UIAA
- Breaking strength: 14 kN
- Strength tied with figure-eight knot: 8 kN
- Weight per meter: 32 g
- Construction: 24 carrier
- Percentage of sheath: 42 %
- Static elongation: 4,5 %
References
| References | R041AA00 |
|---|---|
| Color(s) | ORANGE |
| Length | 200 m |
| Guarantee | 3 years |
| Inner Pack Count | 1 |