Quick Summary
The BlueWater Ropes 7mm VT Prusik is an open-end prusik cord with a Technora aramid sheath over a nylon core. It is described for personal use on ropes from 8 mm to 9.5 mm, with a 32 in (81 cm) overall length.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Construction | Kernmantle design with a Technora aramid sheath and nylon core. The description says the core helps the VT resist flattening and binding up. |
| Rope diameter range | For personal use on ropes from 8 mm to 9.5 mm. |
| Overall length | 32 in (81 cm). |
| Minimum breaking strength (MBS) | 11.3 kN (2,500 lbf) end to end; 22.6 kN (5,000 lbf) basket. |
| Prusik configurations | Can be tied as a symmetric Prusik, asymmetric Prusik (Schwabisch/Distal), Valdotain Tresse or French Prusik. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Rope diameter: Check that the rope used falls within the stated 8 mm to 9.5 mm range for personal use.
- Strength information: Compare the listed MBS values with the requirements of the intended system. These are breaking-strength figures, not a complete assessment of a setup.
- Configuration: Consider which of the listed Prusik knots is intended for use; the cord is open-ended.
Compatibility, Size and Fit
The stated rope range is 8 mm to 9.5 mm. The description also identifies ascending, self-belay while rappelling, use as a traveling rope grab, and use with a Prusik-minding pulley in haul systems. Confirm that the exact rope and intended configuration are appropriate before use.
Before You Decide
Check the rope diameter, cord length and intended configuration, and follow the applicable manufacturer instructions and climbing practices. The description does not provide a complete safety procedure.
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