All Gear Mardi Gras 11.8mm Climbing Rope

All Gear Mardi Gras climbing rope is an 11.8mm 24-strand line for arborists who climb on both stationary (SRS) and moving rope systems. It comes in a mixed, festive color pattern that is easy to spot.

How Mardi Gras climbs

A 24-strand rope has a tight cover over a separate core, which gives a smooth, firm hand and low stretch compared with traditional 16-strand lines. That makes it a good match for mechanical SRS devices and rope wrenches, and it still works with friction hitches on MRS.

At 11.8 mm it sits in the diameter range many SRS devices are designed around, but always confirm your specific device and hitch cord on the manufacturer's approved list. Bright colors help the ground crew follow your line and help you spot dirt or damage.

Whatever line you choose, set it up the same way every time: a clean termination, a hitch or device you have tested on that rope, and a stopper knot in the tail. Consistency is what makes a rope feel predictable at height, and it makes problems easier to spot.

Choosing length and caring for it

Pick a length that covers twice the height of your typical tie-in for MRS, or the full height plus tail for SRS. Compare similar lines in 24-strand climbing rope.

Keep the rope in a bag, away from fuel, bar oil, and sunlight, and run it through your hands before each climb looking for cuts, glazing, and flat or stiff spots. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every use, and be used only by trained climbers.