New England Ropes
Sassafras 16-Strand Climbing Rope
A traditional 16-strand arborist climbing line for friction-hitch work.
Typical $209
16-Strand Climbing Rope
A 16-strand climbing rope has a heavy cover braided from 16 strands over a lightly twisted core. It is a classic arborist line, durable and easy to grip with traditional friction hitches.
11products5brands
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Safety Blue Climbing Rope (Blue/White)
The classic blue-and-white 16-strand climbing line for traditional hitch climbers.
Typical $230
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Ultra-Vee Climbing Rope
A firm, smooth 16-strand climbing line for hitch climbers on moving rope.
Typical $240
Yale Cordage
Yale XTC 16-Strand White Climbing Rope
A classic 1/2 in. 16-strand line for traditional hitch climbing and everyday work.
Typical $175
Yale Cordage
Yale XTC 16 Plus Climbing Rope
Yale's 16-strand XTC Plus climbing line for traditional hitch climbing.
Typical $229
Yale Cordage
Yale XTC 16 Spearmint Climbing Rope
A 16-strand Yale XTC climbing line in a bright spearmint colorway.
Typical $219
Teufelberger
Teufelberger tygra 16-Strand Climbing Rope
A firm, round 16-strand climbing line for climbers who run both MRS and SRS.
Typical $280
Courant
Courant Komora Climbing Rope
A 16-strand arborist climbing line from Courant for everyday tree work.
Typical $249
Samson
Samson ArborFreak Pine Beauty Climbing Rope
The green colorway of Samson's 11.7mm ArborFreak climbing line.
Typical $239
Yale Cordage
Yale XTC Fire 16-Strand Climbing Rope
A half-inch 16-strand Yale climbing line in a bright, easy-to-spot colorway.
Typical $229
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Safety Blue Hi-Vee Climbing Rope
A classic high-visibility 16-strand climbing rope for moving-rope climbing.
Typical $199
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Buying guide
Why climbers choose 16-strand
The thick cover stands up to bark and abrasion, and the rope tends to be forgiving with hitches like the Blake's hitch. It is a solid choice for doubled-rope climbing and new climbers learning a traditional system.
Some 16-strand ropes are a little stiffer or have more stretch than modern constructions, which can matter on SRS devices. Confirm compatibility with your gear and inspect the rope before every climb.
Care and inspection
A 16-strand cover will fuzz with use, which is normal. What is not normal is a glazed, stiff or flat section, exposed core, or any cut through the cover. Run the rope through your hands before every climb and retire it if you find damage or are unsure.
Store the rope clean and dry in a rope bag out of sunlight, and keep it away from fuel, oils and chemicals. Many climbers mark their lines with the date in service and keep a simple log. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ANSI Z133 for life-support rope.
Common questions
Is 16-strand rope good for SRS?
Some climbers use it, but many SRS devices are designed for specific rope types and diameters. Check the device instructions first.
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