Teufelberger Tachyon Climbing Rope, Green and Blue

Teufelberger Tachyon is a light, supple 11.5 mm climbing rope for arborists who want a line that feels easy in the hand and runs cleanly through hitches and mechanical devices. This green and blue colorway makes it easy to pick out from rigging lines on a busy job.

Where Tachyon fits

Tachyon is aimed at climbers who want a lighter, more flexible rope than a heavy 1/2 in work line. At 11.5 mm it sits in the sweet spot for most current friction hitches and mechanical devices, and it is easy to haul up through a long canopy.

It suits everyday pruning, spending long days moving through the crown, and removals where you want a rope that does not fight you. Check that your hitch cord and device are rated for an 11.5 mm rope before you climb on it. Compare other 24-strand climbing ropes if you want a firmer or heavier line.

Care and inspection

Keep the rope in a bag away from saw fuel, bar oil, and sharp tools, and do not stand on it in the truck. Wash it per the maker's instructions when it gets loaded with sap and grit.

Inspect the cover and feel the core along its full length before each climb for cuts, glazing, flat spots, and stiffness. Retire it if you find damage. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers working to ANSI Z133.