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

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

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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.

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

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

3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Rappelling (3)

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Apr

2009

(9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Decent, but short-lived

By MountainDweller

from Range of Light, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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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 Static Rope - 7/16" x 150':

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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Apr

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Rope for Rappelling

By Steve76

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Long Life
Rugged
Wear Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Rappelling

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

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.

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Oct

2007

(11 of 11 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

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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 Static Rope - 7/16" x 150':

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.