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Cousin Black Widow 12.2mm Climbing Rope - Black / Red - No Splice

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Cousin Black Widow 12.2mm Climbing Rope - Black / Red - No Splice

The Cousin Black Widow 12.2mm Climbing Rope in Black and Red is a professional abseiling line developed for tree pruning applications, delivering reliable control, durability, and consistent handling. Built as a double braid rope using 100% polyester, it provides a balanced feel that supports smooth descent and stable work positioning. This version is supplied without splices, allowing full flexibility for custom setups and terminations.

Designed for controlled abseiling performance

Black Widow is specifically developed as an abseiling rope for arborist use, offering dependable handling during descent and positioning tasks. The 12.2 mm diameter provides a solid, confidence-inspiring feel in the hand, supporting steady control when used with appropriate climbing or lowering devices.

Durable construction with enhanced grip

This rope features a double braid construction made entirely from polyester, with a thick sheath that delivers strong abrasion resistance. The outer layer also provides excellent grip, supporting controlled handling during use while maintaining performance over repeated use.

Reliable stability for professional use

Black Widow offers very good dimensional stability, helping the rope maintain its structure and performance over time. Certified to CE EN 1891 Type A standards, it meets recognised safety requirements for climbing ropes used in professional arborist environments.

Key Features

  • 12.2 mm double braid climbing rope
  • Designed as an abseiling rope for tree pruning
  • 100% polyester construction for durability
  • Thick sheath provides strong abrasion resistance
  • Excellent grip for controlled handling
  • Very good dimensional stability over time
  • Certified to CE EN 1891 Type A standards
  • No splice for flexible custom termination options
  • Black and red colourway for visibility
Specifications

Rope typeEPI
Diameter12.2 mm
Mass per metre (at rest)107.7 g/m
Shock force5900 daN
Breaking strength2900 daN
Static elongation2.4%
Sheath percentage59%
Knotability0.7
Water shrinkage0.2%
Number of sheath spindles16
Core materialPolyester
Cover materialPolyester
SplicableYes

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