Yale Phantom 11mm Climbing Rope (Green and Purple)

Yale Phantom 11mm climbing rope is an arborist line, shown here in green and purple. Its low-stretch construction suits stationary-rope ascents and gives mechanical devices a consistent line to work on.

How the Phantom climbs

An 11mm line is a popular size for stationary rope systems: light enough to haul and stuff in a bag, but with enough body for hitches and mechanical devices to grip. Low stretch means less bounce when you start an ascent and a more direct feel when rope walking.

Matching Phantom lanyards and friction saver rope are also available if you like a consistent setup. Compare other static climbing ropes if you want a different diameter.

The green and purple colorway stands out against foliage and is easy to tell apart from the rigging lines on the ground. Yale makes Phantom in other colors as well, so crews can color-code each climber's line.

Device fit and care

Confirm that every device, ascender, and hitch cord in your system is rated for 11mm rope before you climb on it. Some devices work at the edge of their range on thinner lines, so test on the ground.

Inspect the full length before every climb for cuts, glazing, soft or flat spots, and cover damage. Keep it out of the sun and away from fuel and bar oil, and store it in a rope bag. Treat it as life-support equipment: it must meet ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers.