Parallel fibre core (kern) with braided outer sheath (mantle)
Parallel core may consist of parallel fibres with little to no twist for a Static rope, or may be twisted into bundles, to provide a little more stretch under load, for a Dynamic rope
The inner core takes almost all of the rope load
Cover acts as protection for the core from UV, dirt, and abrasion
Static Kernmantle ( Polyester) Rappelling lines, tactical rescue, window cleaning, aerial rescue or any high angle rope work applications
Static Kernmantle ( Nylon) Rappeling lines, tactical rescue, window cleaning, aerial rescue or any high angle rope work applications
