XTC-48: Kernmaster Explore

This classic Kernmaster is constructed with a nylon core and is CE certified to EN 1891 standards. The Nylon core provides slightly more elongation than Kernmaster Phantom.

• Classic XTC-48 design with CE0598 EN Type A 1891 certification
• Available in a variety of sizes
• Designed to run smoothly in ascenders, hitches, or SRS devices
• While primarly intended for SRS climbing, Explore can be used in MRS systems but a friction saver or cambium saver should be used to prevent damage to the sleeve.

Kernmaster is a static-rappelling line constructed with a traditional “mantle” sleeve consisting of 48 strands of polyester. The inside, or “kern,” is a braided core of energy-absorbing nylon. The core is fully steam-stabilized to enhance the rope’s flexibility and prevent hardening in service.

The braid also bends more easily and with less fatiguing of the core when cycled over sheaves or dropped over a parapet. The sleeve is either white with red tracers or solution-cast fiber (color added prior to yarn production), which makes for lasting colors and enhanced wear resistance.