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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 ...
New Products: CanyonLux Rope and Blitz Canyon Bag(Post)The new CanyonLux rope and Blitz Bag cleverly deliver what advanced canyoneers have been asking for: light, rugged and packable gear that thrives in rough, wet, obstacle-ridden canyon e ...
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 ...
Are Wet and Icy Ropes Dangerous?(Post)The simple answer is yes, they certainly can be. There are a couple of reasons why you want to keep your rope as dry as possible while climbing. Reason 1: Wet ropes lose their dynam ...
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 ...
XEROS Climbing Rope Gear Review(Post)Rob Pizem Sterling Athlete Initial Thoughts: The new XEROS felt firm, malleable and precise out of the bag. Easy to feed through belay devices (ATC and GriGri) Easy to clip, fin ...
Sterling Climbing Ropes: (Post)What goes into the best Shannon Johnson Check out our NEW Climbing Rope video! Hear from top Sterling Athletes Angela Hawse and Kevin Jorgeson about their input, putting ropes to the ...
WorkPro Ropes for Arborists(Post)Matt Hunt from Sterling talks about the Sterling WorkPro Series of Static Ropes. The WorkPro Series comes in 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" for use in MRS or SRS systems for all arborists. Pick t ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sterling DryXP Climbing Ropes(Post)Absorption of water and contaminants changes the way dynamic ropes perform. It makes ropes heavier, affects their stretch and rebound characteristics, and makes them more prone to dama ...
How to Wash Your Rope(Post)Customers call us all the time asking, “How do I wash my rope?” Our answer is pretty standard throughout the industry: It is okay to use the hot water setting on your clot ...
XEROS Climbing Rope Testing(Post)Sterling Athlete Rob Pizem climbed over 100,000 vertical feet on an early prototype sample of XEROS and never even trimmed the ends. He did this as an extreme test of durability. We do ...
WorkPro Ropes for Industrial Safety(Post)Matt Hunt, Sterling Work Market Manager tells us about the features and benefits of the 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" WorkPro static rope series. Ideal for rope access technicians, the WorkPro s ...
XEROS Climbing Rope Review from Rob Pizem(Post)XEROS Review Part II Rob Pizem Piz wrote an in-depth initial review after 21,100 feet of climbing over the course of 13 intense days. You can read Part 1 of his review here: Read Ini ...
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 ...
Product Feature: Sterling Escape Kit Pocket Bag(Post)When you watch different groups of people all do the same thing, you start to think that may be the best way to do it. Through years of doing personal escape training with firefighters, ...
What Rope Should I Buy?(Post)Selecting the right rope depends on your specific needs and intended use. Sterling offers a wide range of ropes designed for various activities, such as rock climbing, rope access, arboric ...
How Long is My Climbing Rope?(Post)As the Technical Advisor here at Sterling, I handle a lot of customer service questions. One that I receive quite often is: Hey, I just measured my rope and it’s only 58 meters ...
Rope Choices for Climbing at Indian Creek(Post)Typical Indian Creek Splitter Indian Creek, known for its splitter cracks, has over 1,000 routes of all sizes and lengths. Problem solving for the leader includes what length of rope ...
How to choose the right climbing rope(Post)Choosing the right climbing rope As a Sterling Athlete Team member, I have the benefit of having as many as 12 ropes at any given time in my quiver. I know this is a luxury most don& ...
New Product: OpLux Tactical Rope(Post)Designed to be a lightweight and durable rescue rope, the OpLux aids elite teams in rough, wet terrain. This rope allows for operations to be quick and nimble without compromising stren ...
Four Easy Rope Care Techniques(Post)Here at Sterling, we appreciate the power of gravity and your need to confront it safely. We build our products to stand up to the rigors of climbing and we take that level of tru ...
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