Sterling Accessory Cord
Sterling Accessory Cords have a very durable sheath and high MBS. They are ideal for prusik hitches, cordelettes, load release hitches and tool lanyards.
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Sterling Chain Reactor Pro
The Chain Reactor is a multi-functional daisy chain designed with full-strength loops most frequently used for personal anchor connections and extending rappel devices.
Sterling CanyonLux
A blended Technora®/polyester sheath provides a perfect balance of water and abrasion resistance and features a unique and highly visible color pattern.
Sterling Rope End Caps
These are replacement heat-shrink tubes to re-label your rope after you cut the ends. Each packet comes with instructions for application.
Sterling HollowBlock2
The 6.8 mm HollowBlock2 is made of 100% Technora® fiber for increased abrasion resistance and durability. It’s gripping ability comes from the unique hollow-braid construction.
Sterling PowerCord
PowerCord is a 5.9mm accessory cord with a unique braided Technora core which doubles the strength of a standard 5.9mm accessory cord.
Sterling Bound Loop Prusik
Provides progress capture, tandem prusik belay and optimal rope grab for rope rescue. Does away with bulky, time-consuming knots and is stronger with its sewn loop construction.
Sterling Tech Tape Webbing
A premium 25mm nylon webbing that features a smooth, dense weave and is available in a multitude of colours.
Sterling HTP Static 11mm
A multiuse rescue and rappel rope perfect for rope rescue, rope access and efficient ascending/descending. Low-stretch properties and high-moisture resistance allow HTP to operate consistently in wet and dry conditions.
The CMC Squid, it’s more than just another Rigging Plate
TThe new Squid Rig Plate by CMC was designed as a primary anchor connection point in dual capacity twin tension rope systems (TTRS). Did you know, however, that the Squid makes a brilliant litter bridle main focal connection? The single ‘big hole’ will accept multiple carabiners & hence accommodate the terminating end of two rope
SAR Tech Tip: Rope Fibre Types
Each rope fibre type has its own unique set of properties which rope manufactures take advantage of when constructing a rope. Ropes with a low specific gravity, such as polypropylene and high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE), will readily float in water. Nylon ropes have a higher elongation, or stretch, giving them better shock absorption capacity,
SAR Tech Tip: Sewn Prusiks
While it is common to hand tie prusiks, there is a case to be made for using, and potentially changing to sewn prusiks. The bend used in a hand tied prusik can be seen as a positive in regards to its ability to absorb some energy in the case of a dynamic event. However, a
SAR Tech Tips: Rope Maintenance and Lifespan
In the vertical world, your ropes are literally your lifeline. It’s therefore critically important to know how best to care for your ropes, and how to tell when it’s time to retire them. Wash your rope Whether you’re in an industrial or wilderness setting, your ropes are going to get dirty. Dirt and other contaminants can drastically reduce the working life
Full Body Webbing Harness
We’ve recently added a new video to our SAR Tactical Facebook page. The video shows you how to create an expedient full body webbing harness. You will only need about 6m of nylon webbing to make it (1 x 3.5m and 1 x 2.5m roughly) and a carabiner. Remember this is an expedient rig &
Rigging with PowerCord
Small diameter, static kernmantle cords such as Sterling’s PowerCord offer some unique rigging advantages over conventional 11mm rope. PowerCord is 5.9mm in diameter & has a Technora core instead of more standard nylon, which doubles its strength compared to standard 6.0mm accessory cords. When rigged as either a ‘cordelette’ type multipoint focused anchor or as
Specialist Safety and Rescue Equipment shop now open
Safety Access & Rescue is excited that our new retail oulet is now open. Specialising in equipment for those involved in height safety, rope rescue and rope access; our store is located within our training facility at Unit 4, 118-120 Somers Street Lawson. At the store, you will find all of quality gear that you
