Skylotec UltraStatic Rope 11.0mm

The Ultrastatic is an exceptional static rope with a polyester sheath over a nylon core. Ultrastatic is certified to EN 1891 A and features extremely low stretch along with high static strength and superior handling characteristics, it is soft to the hand and has superior handling characteristics. 

With a tested breaking strength of over 40kN, the Skylotec Ultrastatic is one of the strongest static ropes available. It has a hard wearing and UV stable polyester sheath over a nylon core. 

Recommended for work and rescue at heights, use in the harsh environments of rescue and hoisting equipment or any other practises that require a high strength static rope.

Features

• Above average breaking strength
• Exceptionally low stretch
• Excellent UV stability
• Good resistance to acids
• Certified with PETZL ASAP international version
  (B071AA00) in use with ASAP’Sorber 20+40 cm
  international version according to EN 353-2
• Certified with PETZL ASAP LOCK (B071BAA00)
  in use with ASAP’Sorber AXESS according to
  EN 353-2
• Certified for use with the Skylotec Powered Ascenders ACC/ACX/PMX)

Specifications

Core: Nylon Braid: 32
Cover: Polyester
Standard: EN 1891 A

Rope care before use

It is recommended that only pre-soaked ropes are used with Power Ascender. New ropes should be put in cold water (<40°C) for 24 hours and dried slowly afterwards.

This will make ropes more suitable for use in Power Ascenders for two reasons:

Rope density

Pre-soaking makes ropes denser. The fibres will absorb the water and will shrink when drying. The result is that all fibres become more densely aligned and the sheath sits tighter around the core of the rope. This will make the rope more solid and will consequently result in less mantle slippage and deformation and thereby lead to better grip in the Ascender.

Oil dissolution

During the production process some oil is added to the rope fibres in order to reduce the friction between the individual fibres. When soaking the rope in cold water some surface oil in the sheath of the rope will dissolve. This will contribute further to a better grip. Do not soak ropes in warm water, this will lead to greater dissolution of oil, which will have a negative impact on the rope properties.