{"id":10273028702523,"title":"Pink Line 8.5mm Caving Rope","handle":"pinkline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003ePink line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eby \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cantrellcaving\/\"\u003eAlex Cantrell\u003c\/a\u003e and Adrian Ballard for those who demand a thin, ultra-stiff and very \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePINK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rope. By utilizing a 43% polyester sheath with a high-tension weave, we’ve achieved the rigid handling cavers prefer. Inside, the braided polyester core provides superior dimensional stability, ensuring the rope stays round under load and stands up to long-term abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyester fibers are hyper static and hydrophobic.  Bouncing pits is fun, bouncing while jugging is not.  This rope dramatically reduces the yo-yo effect on ascent.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd since polyester doesn’t absorb water, you’re not hauling an extra gallon of water inside your rope when things get wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eLet’s talk about the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"21\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003ePINK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e elephant in the room: this rope is skinny. If you aren't used to small diameters, pay attention. 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