Samson ArborFreak SamsonDry 1/2" Climbing Rope | 150 ft
The Samson ArborFreak SamsonDry 1/2" Climbing Rope is a professional-grade, 16-strand arborist climbing line engineered for durability, dependable handling, and performance in wet conditions. Featuring Samson's exclusive SamsonDry hydrophobic coating, ArborFreak SD limits water absorption to less than 5%, helping maintain a lighter, more manageable climbing line in challenging weather.
Designed with a firm yet flexible construction, ArborFreak SD provides excellent knot-holding capability, low stretch, and a comfortable grip. Its 1/2" diameter is well suited for climbing hardware used in professional tree care and line clearance applications.
The rope features a nylon core with a polypropylene-polyester blended cover, providing strength, flexibility, and high visibility. Its construction allows splicing at both ends without milking and facilitates visual inspection.
Features and Benefits
SamsonDry Technology: Hydrophobic coating limits water absorption to less than 5%.
16-Strand Construction: Firm, durable rope construction designed for professional climbing applications.
Excellent Knot Holding: Provides dependable knot performance during climbing operations.
Low Stretch: Helps maintain controlled rope handling and climbing performance.
Firm Yet Flexible: Offers a comfortable grip and consistent handling.
High Visibility: Designed for visibility during tree care operations.
Spliceable Construction: Supports splicing at both ends without milking.
Climbing Hardware Compatibility: 12 mm nominal diameter suited for arborist climbing hardware and line clearance applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samson Rope |
| Product | ArborFreak SamsonDry |
| Manufacturer SKU | DRYFK-12-150-NS |
| Length | 150 ft |
| Diameter | 1/2" (12 mm nominal) |
| Construction | 16-strand |
| Core Material | Nylon |
| Cover Material | Polypropylene-Polyester Blend |
| Average Breaking Strength | 8,100 lbs (36 kN) |
| Working Load | 810 lbs (3.6 kN) |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs per 100 ft |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 |
| Splice Classification | 16-Strand Class I |
| Water Absorption | Less than 5% |
| Rope Treatment | SamsonDry Hydrophobic Coating |
| Termination | No Splice |
| Applications | Arborist Climbing, Tree Care, Line Clearance |
Elastic Elongation
| Percentage of Breaking Strength | Elastic Elongation |
|---|---|
| 10% | 3% |
| 20% | 5% |
| 30% | 6% |
Available Configuration: 150 ft hank, no splice.