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Samson ArborFreak 1/2" Climbing Rope | 16-Strand Arborist Rope

The Samson ArborFreak 1/2" Climbing Rope is a durable, professional-grade climbing line designed for arborists and tree care professionals. Featuring a 16-strand construction with a nylon core and polyester cover, ArborFreak delivers strength, controlled elongation, and dependable handling for demanding tree climbing applications.

With a tensile strength of 8,100 lbs (36 kN), a working load limit of 810 lbs (3.6 kN), and 2.5% elongation, ArborFreak provides a strong, stable climbing line for professional arboricultural operations.

Available in three distinctive colors, Danube, Pine, and Redwood, ArborFreak offers multiple fixed lengths and termination options to accommodate different climbing preferences and equipment configurations.

Select configurations feature professionally spliced eyes by Rope Logic, with Scannable compatibility for rope identification, inspection tracking, and equipment management.

Features and Benefits

  • 16-Strand Construction: Nylon core with a durable polyester cover for strength and dependable performance.

  • High Tensile Strength: Rated at 8,100 lbs (36 kN).

  • Controlled Elongation: 2.5% elongation for predictable rope behavior.

  • Multiple Termination Options: Available without spliced eyes, with a single large or tight eye, or with two spliced eyes.

  • Professional Splicing: Spliced eyes are completed by Rope Logic.

  • Equipment Tracking: Scannable-compatible spliced eyes support rope identification and inspection management.

  • Three Color Options: Danube, Pine, and Redwood.

  • ANSI Requirements: Meets applicable ANSI requirements as specified by the manufacturer.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetails
ManufacturerSamson Rope
ProductArborFreak
Parent Part NumberARBFK
Diameter1/2" (12 mm nominal)
Construction16-strand
Core MaterialNylon
Cover MaterialPolyester
Tensile Strength8,100 lbs (36 kN)
Working Load Limit810 lbs (3.6 kN)
Elongation2.5%
Melting Point480°F (249°C)
ComplianceMeets ANSI requirements
SplicingRope Logic
Tracking CompatibilityScannable
Available Lengths120', 150', 200', 600'
Available ColorsDanube, Pine, Redwood

Available Terminations

TerminationDescription
No Splice (NS)Rope without a spliced eye
Large Eye (S)One 5" spliced eye
Tight Eye (TS)One 1" spliced eye
Two Large Eyes (SS)Two 5" spliced eyes
Two Tight Eyes (TSS)Two 1" spliced eyes

Availability varies by rope length and color. Select the desired length, color, and termination when ordering.

$ 138.99 $ 138.99
  • ANSI Ratings
  • Rope Colors - Danube
  • Length
  • Termination
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Specifications

Rope Colors Danube, Pine, Redwood
Length 120' (37 m), 150' (46 m), 200' (61 m), 600' (183 m)
Termination None, Large Eye (5"), Tight Eye (1"), Two Large Eyes (5"), Two Tight Eyes (1")
ANSI Ratings ANSI Z133 - Safety and Health Requirements for Arboricultural Operations