Sterling Kraken Rigging Line 3/4" x 200'

Sterling Kraken rigging line is a heavy-duty arborist rope, and this 3/4 inch by 200 foot length is sized for big wood and tall removals. It gives you the length to rig from high in a large tree and the diameter to handle heavy pieces with the right block and lowering device.

Where Kraken fits

A 3/4 inch line is for the days when wood gets heavy: big leaders, trunk wood, and pieces you would not trust to a 5/8 inch rope. The 200 foot length gives enough to reach from a high block to a lowering device at the base with plenty left to work with, even on tall trees.

Heavy rope needs heavy hardware. Pair it with a block, sling, and lowering device rated for 3/4 inch line and for the forces you expect, and keep the anchor sound. A big line does not make a weak anchor any stronger.

Check Sterling's published ratings and working load guidance before you size it to a specific job.

Long heavy rope is also heavy to carry, so most crews set it up with a light line first and haul the rigging line into position rather than climbing with it.

Care and retirement

Long, heavy rope rewards good handling. Flake it into a bag rather than coiling it tight, keep it away from fuel and saw oil, and look over its full length for cuts, glazing, and crushed spots after each job. Compare other sizes in our rigging rope section.

Rigging forces are dynamic and can be several times the weight of the piece. Follow the manufacturer's ratings and ANSI Z133, inspect every component before the job, and keep rigging work to trained crews.