Arbor-Plex climbing rope combines polyester and polyolefin fibers in a 12-strand dura-tite construction. The dura-tite braiding process tightens the braid to keep the rope round and firm for knot control and allows the strands to be snag resistant. The outer polyester fibers have Samsons parallayfiber orientation that prolongs rope life by minimizing the sawing action of rope over rough surfaces. Arbor-Plex offers the best in performance versus price in a modern tree climbers safety line. Any way you go, youll work with confidence on all of our 12-strand arborist lines. Climb safely! 3.15% Elongation ABS @ 540 lbs. ABS - 6,000 lbs.