Yale Double Esterlon 5/8 in Rigging Rope

Yale Double Esterlon is a polyester double braid rigging rope, and the 5/8 in size is a common all-round size for removal crews that rig mid-size wood most days. Double braid construction makes it a good candidate for spliced eyes and a firm, round line through blocks.

Why crews pick Double Esterlon

Double Esterlon is a braid-on-braid polyester rope: a braided core inside a braided cover, with both sharing the load. Polyester stretches less than nylon, so pieces stop with less bounce, and the round, firm line feeds cleanly through a block and around a port-a-wrap. In 5/8 in it is a common all-round size for removal crews that rig mid-size wood most days.

Double braid also splices well, so many crews have an eye spliced into one end for a quick connection to a sling or carabiner. Browse other rigging rope if you need a lighter or heavier line.

Sizing and inspection

Make sure the rope fits your block sheave and friction device and that every part of the system is rated for the loads you will generate. Confirm the rated strength with the seller, and allow for shock loading when pieces are let run.

After each job, run the rope through your hands looking for cuts, melted or glazed areas, cover damage that exposes the core, and lumps or flat spots. Retire it after a severe shock load. Rig only within the rated strength of every component in the system, inspect the rope before each job, and make sure the crew is trained in rigging practice under ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions.