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How to Choose the Right Static Rope(Post)
Choosing Static Rope When climbers shop for a static rope, it's important to consider the various applications the rope is intended for. Just as you carefully consider what rope is i ...
Testing Heat Resistant Ropes(Post)Rope access technicians perform an astonishing variety of work by Ben Erdman Industrial rope access is a term used to describe a set of techniques for performing work at height. Gene ...
Testing: Abrasion Resistance(Post)Sterling is dedicated to producing the best possible product, and that means researching and testing our products thoroughly. Some testing is required for certification, but that’ ...
The Best Climbing Ropes of 2026 Roundups(Post)At Sterling, we’ve always believed that the best rope is the one that disappears beneath your hands—letting you focus on the movement, the protection, the partner below, and the line a ...
Testing: Friction Hitch Cords(Post)As part of new product development and ongoing product testing, we conducted a series of static and dynamic tests of popular hitches commonly used in the arbor industry. The purpose of ...
Sterling Canyoneering Ropes: “Better than Gold”(Post)Sterling Canyoneering Ambassador Josh Allen A few years ago when I was introduced to the sport of canyoneering, I didn’t pay much attention to the size or type of ropes we use ...
Outdoor Top Rope Essentials(Post)Leslie Timms is a professional climbing guide with PCGI and owner/head guide of On the Rocks Climbing Guides in Ontario, Canada. Ensure that you are properly prepared for your ventur ...
Understanding the difference between ropes(Post)When it comes to rock climbing, choosing the right rope is crucial for safety and performance. There are three main types of ropes used in climbing: statc, low elongation, and dynamic, each with ...
Revolutionize your Rope Rescue Equipment with the Breakout Rope Bag and BiColor Static Rope(Post)Rope rescue is essentially the act of accessing a patient, usually in someplace either far above or far below an area of safety. The critical job of providing medical care and support c ...
Living cathedrals: The important work of protecting the Giant Sequoia(Post)“When you’re sitting 250 feet in the air, cradled in the branches of a tree that’s been growing for millennia, it’s hard not to feel humbled.” That’s how resea ...
Mark Smiley: East Buttress, Middle-Triple Peak(Post)Mark Smiley Sterling Team Athlete The East Buttress of Middle Triple Peak has been on our mind for a while. Janelle and I both knew it would be one of the hardest climbs on the Fifty ...
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