Courant Komora Climbing Rope

The Courant Komora climbing rope is a 16-strand arborist line made for tree climbing, with a firm cover that runs well through friction hitches and mechanical devices. It suits climbers who want a dependable everyday line from a European maker that builds only climbing and work rope.

On the job

Sixteen-strand ropes are the workhorse of modern tree climbing. A tight cover over a core gives a line that holds its shape, resists picking up bark and runs cleanly through a friction hitch or pulley.

If you plan to run the Komora on a mechanical device, check that the device maker lists the rope or its diameter and construction as compatible before you climb on it. Then test the setup low to the ground and adjust until it tends smoothly.

Courant is a Czech maker that builds rope for arborists, climbers and industrial work, and its arborist lines are known for firm, durable covers. When a new line arrives, run it through your hitch and any devices on the ground first; a fresh rope often feels a little stiff for the first few climbs and settles in with use.

Inspection and care

Keep your climbing line in a rope bag, away from chips, bar oil, fuel and long hours of sun. Never cut near it, and never use it to lower wood. A climbing line that has caught a rigging load is a rigging line from then on.

Life-support gear must meet ANSI Z133 requirements and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers. Retire the rope if you find cuts, glazing, chemical contact, core damage or a section that feels different from the rest. Compare more 16-strand climbing rope.