Marlow Raptor 14mm Rigging Rope

Marlow Raptor 14mm rigging rope is a mid-size rigging line from a long-established British rope maker, sized for everyday removal and pruning rigging. At about 9/16 inch it suits most standard rigging blocks and lowering devices crews already own.

Where a 14mm line fits

A 14mm rigging line covers a lot of daily work: lowering limbs on pruning jobs, negative rigging small to mid-size tops, and speed-lining brush to the drop zone. It is lighter and easier to handle than a 16 or 18mm line, so it gets used rather than left on the truck.

For big wood, step up to a heavier line such as the 18mm Raptor. See all our rigging rope options to build a set that covers your jobs.

A mid-size line also makes a good second rope on bigger jobs, used as a tag line or for small pieces while the heavy line handles the main rigging. Having two rigging lines set up keeps the climber cutting while the ground crew clears.

Pairing and inspection

Check the rope range on your block, porta-wrap, and slings, and use the maker's rated strength with a working load limit that allows for shock loading. Knots, sharp bends, and edges all cut into strength.

Inspect before every job for cut strands, glazing from friction, stiff or flat sections, and core damage. Keep it clean and away from fuel and bar oil. Rigging operations should follow ANSI Z133 and be run by trained crew.

Keep a simple log of each rope's age, use, and any big shock loads so the crew knows when it is due for retirement.