Good question and thanks for the support. The double braid nylon rope in this video is not recommended for climbing or life support. This rope for is a softer lay for easy splicing and is made for marine applications and other general uses. Climbing ropes are constructed differently and are generally more expensive due to the higher quality materials, construction, and quality control. Generally climbing ropes are a firmer lay and are more durable and work much better with ascending devices and other hardware. While some people may choose to climb on ropes that are not designed for climbing, we definitely don't recommend it! It is worth the extra money and peace of mind to buy a rope that is made for the application and is safety rated for the weight being applied. Also, the 5:1 safety factor discussed in the video is for applications where risk of injury/death/damage is low. For climbing applications a minimum of 10:1 safety factor is required to further mitigate risk. With a 10:1 safety factor, that same rope with a breaking strength of 8000 pounds, (although not made for climbing, and shouldn't be used for such) would have a working load limit of 800 pounds. Always start with the Right Rope for the application!

@@RightRopeOfficial Thanks for the great conversation...I failed to validate...(kind of intentionally...sorry for being a bit surreptitious...but it was without malice)...to see how you would respond and to what detail... To be clear I have been a senior rigger, Aboroist, and AMGA guide (inactive cert now)...for over 35 years with many supporting credentials from confined space to high angle rescue... It is really important...I feel...that more rope manufacturers and distributors make it...REALLY CLEAR...in their videos and advertisements that not all rope is climbing...or...SAFE...rigging rope... Do I use ropes out of context...YES...If I trust the vendor I most certainly do because the fiber length and quality of fiber to achieve a safe working load limit of 800 pounds speak to the "breaking strength" of said rope... I also point out to folks what "I do" and what they should...SAFELY DO...is two other things... Another point I have to explore with you and/or query about is what ropes of yours are certified for "high angle" applications...Because even though a rope may not be a "climbing rope" it may well get used for lifting/lowering massive objects based on that 5:1 margin and that too can be either unsafe to massively dangerous as the abrasion resistance is not what it should be thought the breaking strength is more than adequate...then there is shock load capacity...modules of elongation etc... Thanks again for a great product line and the conversation about this subject...

That's great! Glad you are out there keeping people honest. We would be glad to continue the conversation. What part of the country are you in? Would you be interested in partnering on any safety video content?

@@RightRopeOfficial If you google my name or links or go to my KZfaq page all contact info is there including my online CV for details. My career base, skill sets, and interest are rather eclectic LOL!!! so my "work" and my "play" have always gone hand in hand...Directly to your query of location, I'm on another traditional/natural architectural project (straw bale timber frame on stone foundation) outside of Davis City Iowa. The client here purchase I believe it was either 300 or 600 feet of rope last year from your company and I was impressed with the service and rope quality. They did get the wrong type per my instruction which had nothing (at all!) to do with you or your service...it was excellent...but rather the all too common error with consumers thinking that all tope types are pretty much the same and that 'breaking strength" means everything... Since I am officially "retired," (though I won't ever stop working...LOL!!!...as it's too fun!!!) I now only do projects (for the most part) pro bono other than costs for those individuals, groups, and organizations that can effectively utilize my skill sets. If I was closer or could be of service to you in a safety video I would be glad to, but travel and related challenges would not be (most likely?) fiscally in your best efforts toward such efforts, yet I would leave that for you to decide after review of my background...Either way, it's been great having this important dialogue, and I look forward to following your progress as your company grows...I've sent an email to the one linked in your KZfaq profile...feel free to reach back any time...