Oplux alternative. Any comments about this rope.

[onestringer]

I can't find where to purchase 5/16"

 

[Tapeworm]

KM III is an highly static rope that is perfectly suited for rappelling, caving, rescue or top roping. Also fixed rope applications, hauling and lifting systems, and life safety applications can be well covered by KM III – a true jack-of-all-trades. In climbing, KM III is the right choice when it comes to hauling equipment in big walls or rappelling in climbing photography.

The polyester cover of KM III is balanced with a polyamide (Nylon) core to limit rotation, bouncing, and stretch. Our KM III, is NFPA and CE certified. Thirty-two bobbins produce the right cover for the unique demands required of this static rope and the optimum cover/core ratio. This creates an incredibly smooth cover with higher tensile strengths, and superior handling characteristics.

Features"

32-strand cover offers perfect sheath/core ratio
Polyester cover with nylon core
Balanced, torque-free construction
Great hand and superior knot holding characteristics
Tight and abrasion resistant cover
Excellent protection against UV-light

KM-III (Static Rope) Kernmantle - Polyester Sheath, Nylon Core

USA
$136.06CAD/ 150' Hank Price
Per Foot: $0.91
DIAMETER:
5/16" - 6350 lbs
(rope diameter - break strength)



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Looks good on paper


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[Ontariofarmer]

So went and check the rope out. It is more like 9 mm HTP.

$1.00 per foot can dollars

HTP is not for me so I was not interested. I like Oplux and ultra tech.

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[Ontariofarmer]

They had some of this in a gold , yellow color. 9.5 mm. About $1 a foot Canadian 50 foot minimum. Free delivery over $200 Canada or a USA. So that is about $.70 US. Feels like 9.5 mm Oplux.

I thought it seemed like decent rope but is thicker than I like

PLATINUM® Protect PA by Teufelberger

PLATINUM® Protect PA is a static rope certified to EN 1891A. Its robust polyamide cover makes it ideal for any use at work at height.

www.teufelberger.com

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The stuff they sell is a yellow or gold color.

@Hawkeye Bowhunter uses this rope

 

[Ontariofarmer]

Dyneema. 0.87 $. Can. 1/4 inch. Or .65 US
This is a fantastic price. Especially for Canadians

HMPE 12 Strand ropes - Lowest prices, free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

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[Ontariofarmer]

HMPE Double Braid (Polyester Jacket) ropes - Lowest prices, free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

This seems like 8 mm ultra tech. I ordered some to test.
1.44 can. White only in stock but if there was a demand black is available.

The 6 mm is $.91 can. Or $.65 USA. I expect it would make good prussic cord.
$1.00 US per foot for 8mm . Free shipping in a North America over $200. They have a US office.

I will test it. How many use a safeguard off spec on ultri tech




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[Ontariofarmer]

T-100 ropes - Lowest prices, free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

This seems identical to Ultra tech.
$1.71 can. Or $1.2 US.
I ordered some to try. They provide splicing services


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[Ontariofarmer]

HMPE Double Braid (Polyester Jacket) ropes - Lowest prices, free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

This seems like 8 mm ultra tech. I ordered some to test.
1.44 can. White only in stock but if there was a demand black is available.

The 6 mm is $.91 can. Or $.65 USA. I expect it would make good prussic cord.
$1.00 US per foot for 8mm . Free shipping in a North America over $200. They have a US office.

I will test it. How many use a safeguard off spec on ultri tech




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So I tried this rope.

It is thicker than oplux and 8 mm ultra tech and a bit thinner than 9 mm ultra tech.
It is inexpensive and I bought some as a rappel rope I can leave in the woods overnight and not worry about being stolen.
Overall I prefer oplux.

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