Rope access ropes are fundamentally different from recreational climbing ropes — and using the wrong type in a professional working at height context is a serious safety risk. Static and semi-static kernmantel ropes for rope access must meet EN 1891 standards, with low elongation characteristics suitable for descent and ascent on fixed lines, and construction that withstands the abrasion and repeated loading of daily professional use. The ropes at Mountex are sourced from certified rope manufacturers supplying the professional rope access, arborist, and industrial rigging industries — available in the diameters, lengths, and construction types specified for use in IRATA-standard rope access systems.
