Samson Stable Braid 5/8" Rigging Rope

Built for demanding arborist rigging, Samson Stable Braid delivers the strength, control, and dependable handling professionals need when lowering heavy limbs and timber. Its torque-free double-braid construction combines a durable polyester cover with a high-strength polyester core, producing a balanced rope that resists rotation under load.

The 5/8-inch Stable Braid offers exceptional strength with minimal stretch, helping provide predictable performance through rigging blocks, pulleys, and friction devices. Excellent abrasion resistance, good knot retention, and a firm yet manageable feel make it a proven choice for everyday tree-rigging operations.

Key Features

• High-strength, low-stretch arborist rigging rope

• Torque-free double-braid construction

• Durable polyester cover and polyester core

• Excellent abrasion and UV resistance

• Maintains strength and performance when wet

• Firm, balanced construction for controlled handling

• Spliceable using a Class I double-braid splice

• Ideal for lowering limbs, blocking down timber, and general tree rigging

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Samson Rope

• Product: Stable Braid

• Diameter: 5/8 in. (approximately 16 mm)

• Construction: Double braid

• Core Material: Polyester

• Cover Material: Polyester

• Average Breaking Strength: 16,300 lb. (approximately 72.5 kN)

• Minimum Breaking Strength: 13,900 lb. (approximately 61.8 kN)

• Elastic Elongation: Approximately 1.1% at 10% of average breaking strength

• Weight: Approximately 14 lb. per 100 ft.

• Specific Gravity: 1.38

• Splice Type: Class I double-braid splice

• Primary Application: Arborist rigging and controlled lowering

Safety Notice: Stable Braid is a rigging rope and is not intended for climbing, fall arrest, or personal life-support applications. Working-load limits must be determined using an appropriate safety factor and should account for knots, splices, shock loading, equipment compatibility, rope condition, and the complete rigging system.