Rope BasicsReference — Not a Buildable Spec
Rope Strength, Working Loads and Care
Breaking strength is not a load you use. How much of it you actually get, how to inspect rope, and how to care for and finish it.
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Written from standard rope-handling practice, not from a pin. The one-fifth working-load figure is a common rule of thumb for utility use, not a rating.
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