Yale Double Esterlon 9/16 in Rigging Rope

Yale Double Esterlon is a double braid polyester rigging rope, and the 9/16 in size suits everyday lowering and light to medium rigging. Polyester has low stretch and good abrasion resistance, so it handles well on blocks and lowering devices.

Where 9/16 in fits

A 9/16 in rigging line is a common size for pruning and light to medium removals. It's big enough for a lot of everyday wood, but still easy to handle and run through blocks and lowering devices.

Double braid polyester keeps its shape well and splices cleanly for eyes and slings. Compare with other rigging rope.

Yale Cordage makes rigging lines for arborists, and Double Esterlon is one of its long-standing polyester double braids. Many crews like it for the way it runs through blocks and lowering devices without much stretch.

Use and care

Size your rope to the loads you plan to catch, accounting for dynamic loading. A small piece dropped a long way can exceed the rope's capacity.

Rig only within the rated strength of every component in the system, inspect gear before each job, and make sure the crew is trained in rigging practice under ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions. Retire rope with cuts, heavy abrasion, glazing, or core damage.

Keep the rope clean and dry, store it in a rope bag out of the sun, and keep it away from fuel and bar oil. Track rope age and use with a log. A rigging line takes repeated shock loads, so inspect it often. Retire rope that feels stiff, has flat spots, or shows heavy glazing from friction.