{"product_id":"cousin-trestec-black-widow-12-2mm-climbing-rope","title":"Black Widow Climbing Rope 12.2mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2mm Climbing Rope (1 Eye Splice)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for arboriculture, designed for durability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2mm is a semi-static rope engineered for tree work, offering excellent dimensional stability, high abrasion resistance and minimal stretch, certified to \u003cstrong\u003eCE EN 1891 Type A\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's ideal for climbing systems that demand consistent performance even in wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 35m and 45m lengths (each with one eye splice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not swell when wet; maintains handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sheath slippage\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheath and core remain aligned over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented splice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the one-eye splice is optimised for use with mechanical devices and descenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent stability, low shrinkage, durable polyester construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:600px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.03);overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:42%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:58%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCE, EN 1891 Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e12.2mm (under 10kg load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e100% polyester, double braid (≈41%\/59% core\/sheath)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e≈105g per metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e≥29kN (≥16kN spliced eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;\"\u003eStatic Elongation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;\"\u003e2.4% (50-150kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Black Widow 12.2mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCousin Trestec\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French rope manufacturer with a strong reputation in professional arboriculture, and the Black Widow's near-zero shrinkage in water (≈0.2%) is a genuine practical advantage over ropes that swell and stiffen when wet. The patented splice is specifically optimised for compatibility with modern mechanical descenders, making it a reliable choice for professional climbers running SRT systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a certified \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/harnesses-spares\"\u003eclimbing harness\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mechanical-friction-devices\"\u003emechanical Prusik or friction hitch device\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your climbing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso searched for as: Cousin Trestec Black Widow, Black Widow arborist rope, semi-static tree climbing rope, EN 1891 Type A polyester rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this rope perform differently when wet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's designed to maintain a stable diameter and handling characteristics in wet conditions, with shrinkage of only around 0.2%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat lengths are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35m and 45m, each with one eye splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the splice compatible with mechanical descenders?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the patented splice is specifically optimised for use with modern mechanical descenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow strong is the spliced eye compared to the full rope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full rope has a minimum breaking strength of ≥29kN, while the spliced eye is rated at ≥16kN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this rope certified for professional use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's certified to CE EN 1891 Type A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Cousin Trestec","offers":[{"title":"35m x 1 Eye","offer_id":45718527869172,"sku":"CI-CT177735P001","price":135.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45m x 1 Eye","offer_id":45718527901940,"sku":"CI-CT177745P001","price":162.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/Cousin_Trestec_Black_Widow_12.2mm_Climbing_Rope.jpg?v=1756826465","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-eu\/products\/cousin-trestec-black-widow-12-2mm-climbing-rope","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}