Ropes for Climbing

Like its old west namesake, the new Maverick from Yale Cordage is a rugged individualist. We make it with 12 strands so it won’t weigh you down like a 16-strand, yet it’s just as tough and reliable, holding knots and standing up to heat and snags. And, though it costs less, it provides arborists with all the performance they’ve come to expect from Yale.For more information and a free sample of the new rope in town, call, write or email us.

XTC - The economical alternative - This rope was designed specifically for the demanding needs of the professional arborist. XTC is a tight braid consisting of 16 individual strands of DuPont's Dacron polyester plied over "Para-ep" Olefin. A high twist core of torque balanced polyester keeps the construction firm and round, providing an extra measure of safety. XTC is an excellent choice for both climbing line and bull rope due to its non-snagging, abrasion-resistant construction and excellent energy absorption characteristics. Color: White.

XTC Plus and XTC Spearmint - Our finest and most popular - incorporate all of the characteristics of XTC,and are easier to see in the tree. Fully half of the cover strands are of bright red or bright green extrusion-dyed polyester, resulting in permanent coloration that won't fade or run with use. In addition to strength and performance, XTC Plus and XTC Spearmint are ideal for color-coding, reducing confusion and increasing the safety of each job.

XTC-12 - The first choice of 12-strand climbers - is a "nubbier" hollow braid offering lower weight and excellent abrasion resistance. Built to be round and stay round, XTC - 12 is a 12-strand single braid of polyester/"Para-ep" Olefin. This all-synthetic rope resists rot and mildew, and performs equally well in both wet and dry conditions. XTC-12 is identified by two adjacent yellow strands.

When arborists choose Yale's XTC climbing lines, they're not just selecting the finest rope available. They're also opting for certified Yale splices. To ensure unmatched quality and performance, our ropes are spliced exclusively by Yale factory-trained personnel. Then, as an added measure of quality assurance, each splice is tagged and serialized. That's why so many arborists demand Yale certified splices - and Yale spliced climbing lines.