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BlueWater Assaultline Static Rope - 7/16" x 150'
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BlueWater Assaultline Static Rope - 7/16" x 150'

Item # 472262

$138.95

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A standard for police and military applications, the low-visibility 150 ft. BlueWater Assaultline static rope is designed for tactical and rescue work.

  • Kernmantle construction features a braided nylon sheath over nylon strand core that offers low static elongation and superior abrasion-resistance
  • Special Blue Water design allows line to absorb accidental shock load to lower risk of anchor failure or individual injury

Made in USA.

Item 472262

BlueWater Assaultline Static Rope - 7/16" x 150' Specs

Specification

Description

Weight per foot0.85 oz. / 24g
Dimensions7/16 in. x 150 ft. / 11.3mm x 45.72m
Size7/16 in. (11.6mm) x 150 ft.
Strength32 kilonewtons

BlueWater Assaultline Static Rope - 7/16" x 150' Customer Reviews

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BlueWater Assaultline 7/16'' Static Rope
 
3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Rappelling (3)

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Oct

      25

      2007

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good For Rappeling and Top Rope Climbing

      By Slackline Joe

      from Lafayette, CO

      About Me Avid Climber, Guide

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Handling

      Cons

      • Feed poorly when fuzzy
      • Hard to see at night
      • Heavy
      • Kinks Some

      Best Uses

      • Anchorage rope
      • Gym Rope
      • Rappelling
      • Top Rope

      Comments about BlueWater Assaultline 7/16'' Static Rope:

      This is a solid workhorse rope. I've got a couple and have used them for lots of top rope use, rappelling into caves, group rappelling use and anchoring rope for climbing as well as highlines and the occasional zip line or slack rope.

      Overall, it's a fairly versital rope. It handles a lot of abrasion before it begins showing signs. It's low elasticity is great for typical static rope use and these things seem to last forever.

      The downside of it's durability is weight and thickness. There are certainly lighter and smoother feeding ropes out there. If however you are looking for something to take abusive work and are willing to accept the trade offs of more difficult handling and more weight to haul around it can be a valuable asset.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      12

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent Rope for Rappelling

      By Steve76

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Long Life
      • Rugged
      • Wear Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Rappelling

        Comments about BlueWater Assaultline 7/16'' Static Rope:

        I have used this rope for recreational rappelling for about 10 years (on a single rope). I was very surprised that the rope would have lasted as long as it did considering the use and wear that I have placed on it.

        This is an excellent rope, and the fact it is still availble after at least 10 years should in itself speaks volumes about its worth.

        Wrapping the rope in a commercially available protective sheath, will definitely extend the life and help with abrasion.

        I have recommended this rope to anyone I know entering rappelling.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        12

        2009

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Decent, but short-lived

        By MountainDweller

        from Range of Light, CA

        About Me Avid Climber

        Pros

        • Feeds well
        • Strong

        Cons

        • Burns core quickly
        • Frays quickly
        • Heavy and bulky

        Best Uses

        • Outdoor
        • Rappelling
        • Rescue work
        • Top-rope climbs

        Comments about BlueWater Assaultline 7/16'' Static Rope:

        I use the Assaultline for high-angle work in my county's search and rescue unit. I've been very disappointed with this rope because it doesn't hold up the rigors of heavy loads like it should. When I'm not doing pick-offs and hauling litters up El Cap, I'm usually using it for recreational rappelling in open-pit (abandoned mining) environments. I've had to pay special attention to my speed as I descend - the core burns easily and I've been forced to retire this rope because of the abnormalities after less than twelve (12) months of service. I would not purchase this line again. I would only recommend this to someone making a highline or a zipline for a few trips, but that's all it's good for. Do not second-guess whether or not this could save your life, it will disappoint.

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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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