Top Picks
OMEGA-RQ10 Rigging Line 10mm
$94.00
OMEGA-RQ10 Rigging Line 12mm
$108.00
Sirius Bull Rope Rigging Line 16mm 60m
$245.00
AKA Rigging Line 12mm x 50m
$114.00
Sirius Bull Rigging Rope 14mm 60m
$212.00
AKA Rigging Sling
$56.00
Sirius Bull Rigging Rope 12mm 60m
$174.00
Sirius Bull Rope Rigging Line 18mm 60m
$272.00
Buyer's Guide
Rigging Rope Buyer's Guide
Rigging rope takes a different kind of load to a climbing line — sudden dynamic shock as a section drops, then sustained friction running around a bollard or pulley during controlled lowering. This range spans 10mm to 20mm arborist rigging rope from STEIN, Courant, Treehog and Harkie, in both classic-lay and spliced constructions, built specifically for rigging rather than adapted from climbing use. Whether you need a light rigging line for smaller sections or heavy-duty rigging rope rated for full crown removal, diameter and construction should match your lowering device and expected loads.
Diameter & Load Capacity
Diameter is the first choice: 10-12mm rigging rope suits light branch work and smaller lowering devices, 14-16mm covers most general rigging, and 18-20mm handles heavy stems and full-size bollards like the SMB1000. Always check your lowering device's rated rope diameter range before buying — running rope outside that range compromises the friction the device relies on.
Spliced vs Unspliced Rigging Line
The OMEGA-RQ10 range comes both unspliced, cut to length for you to splice or whip yourself, and factory-spliced with an eye ready to rig straight out of the bag. Spliced rope costs more but saves time on site and guarantees a consistent, tested termination — unspliced rope suits crews who prefer to splice their own eyes to a preferred length.
STEIN OMEGA-RQ10 Rigging Line
STEIN's OMEGA-RQ10 is a 12-strand, low-stretch rigging line built for predictable performance under sustained friction, available in 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm and 20mm — each in 40m lengths, spliced or unspliced. It's the widest diameter range in this collection, making it easy to standardise on one construction across a full rigging kit.
Courant & Treehog Rigging Ropes
Courant's AKA Rigging Line (12mm x 50m) gives a lighter option for smaller sections, while Treehog's 14mm and 16mm x 50m ropes offer a straightforward, no-frills rigging line for everyday work. Both are genuine rigging constructions rather than repurposed climbing rope, built to handle the friction and shock loading rigging work puts through a line.
Harkie HeftyFlex Rigging Rope
Harkie's HeftyFlex is built with more give than a low-stretch line like the OMEGA-RQ10, absorbing shock load rather than transmitting the full force back through the system. It's available in 13mm, 16mm and 19mm, all in 50m lengths, suiting crews who prioritise shock absorption over minimal stretch for heavier, more dynamic lowers.
Rigging Rope vs Climbing Rope
Rigging rope and climbing rope are built for different jobs and shouldn't be substituted for each other. Climbing rope is designed to be dynamic underfoot and abrasion-resistant against bark and hardware, while rigging rope is built to survive sustained friction around a bollard or pulley under sudden, heavy load — using a climbing line for rigging shortens its working life fast and can compromise the fibres you rely on when climbing next.
Rope Care & Inspection
Inspect rigging rope before every job for glazing, flat spots or fused fibres caused by friction heat, and retire any line showing core damage or significant sheath wear immediately. Store rope coiled and out of direct UV, and log hours or jobs per rope so you can track wear against the manufacturer's retirement guidance rather than relying on visual inspection alone.
Pairs Well With
- Lowering Devices — bollards, portawraps and capstans to control a rigged descent
- Rigging Equipment — pulleys, slings and hardware to complete a full rigging setup
- Pulleys — rigging and arborist pulleys to reduce friction and redirect load
- Carabiners & Connectors — rated hardware for anchors, redirects and rope terminations
- Rope Care — cleaning, storage and inspection kit to extend rope life