{"product_id":"atrax-11-6mm-climbing-rope-11-6mm","title":"Atrax 11.6mm Climbing Rope 11.6mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCousin ATRAX 11.6mm Climbing Rope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cousin ATRAX 11.6mm Climbing Rope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance arborist rope engineered for tree work, climbing and professional forestry applications. Built using a durable 100% polyester double braid construction, this semi-static rope offers excellent dimensional stability, smooth handling and long-term durability for demanding arboricultural environments, certified to \u003cstrong\u003eCE EN 1891 Type A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Blue and Orange, in 35m and 45m lengths (1 eye splice), it's \u003cstrong\u003ein stock at Gustharts\u003c\/strong\u003e as an authorised Cousin Trestec dealer, with free UK delivery on this order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts carefully engineered construction prevents sheath slippage — often referred to as the \"sock effect\" — ensuring consistent performance and safe rope handling throughout its working life. The rope remains flexible and smooth even after prolonged use, while the polyester fibres resist water absorption and swelling. This ensures the rope maintains predictable handling characteristics in wet conditions, making it well suited for year-round tree work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new patented splice has also been specifically developed to work efficiently with mechanical ascenders such as the ART SpiderJack and Petzl ZIGZAG, allowing the rope to feed smoothly through climbing devices while maintaining excellent durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional arborist climbing rope designed for tree work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE EN 1891 Type A certified semi-static rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable double braid construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% polyester for strength and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sheath slippage (\"sock effect\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not swell when exposed to water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented splice for smooth feed through mechanical ascenders (SpiderJack, ZIGZAG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible and easy handling during climbing operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional durability for professional arborist use\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;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e24-strand double braid, 100% polyester\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≈102g 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;\"\u003eMinimum Breaking Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e≈30.7kN\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;\"\u003e≈2.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Professional Arborists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATRAX 11.6mm rope has been developed specifically for arborists who demand reliability and smooth performance from their climbing system. The stable polyester construction ensures consistent handling while resisting wear from friction devices, ascenders and regular tree work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Cousin ATRAX?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCousin Trestec\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French rope manufacturer with over 170 years of experience in rope and braid technology, and the ATRAX's patented splice was purpose-built for compatibility with modern mechanical ascenders like the SpiderJack 3 and ZIGZAG — a genuine advantage over general-purpose ropes that weren't specifically engineered for these devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Protection Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 1891 Type A\u003c\/strong\u003e is the European standard for low-stretch kernmantle ropes used in rope access, work positioning and fall protection. Type A ropes are rated for direct access work — ascending, descending and positioning — making them more suitable than Type B ropes for professional rope access and arborist climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a certified \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/harnesses-spares\"\u003eclimbing harness\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/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 Atrax rope, Atrax 11.6mm arborist rope, Cousin Trestec climbing rope, EN 1891 Type A arborist rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Cousin ATRAX rope suitable for arborist climbing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the rope is designed specifically for arborist climbing systems and is certified to CE EN 1891 Type A for professional tree work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the rope work well with mechanical ascenders?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the patented splice and smooth sheath construction allow excellent compatibility with mechanical ascenders and climbing devices such as the SpiderJack and ZIGZAG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the rope absorb water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the polyester construction prevents swelling in wet conditions, helping the rope maintain consistent handling and performance.\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\u003eWhat is the diameter of the ATRAX rope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.6mm, making it well suited to modern arborist climbing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Cousin Trestec","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 35m x 1 Eye","offer_id":57460570227062,"sku":"CI-CT178135P003","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 45m x 1 Eye","offer_id":57460570259830,"sku":"CI-CT178145P003","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 35m x 1 Eye","offer_id":57460573700470,"sku":"CI-CT178135P001","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 45m x 1 Eye","offer_id":57460573733238,"sku":"CI-CT178145P001","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/Cousin-Atrax-Blue-Yellow-116mm-Climbing-Rope.jpg?v=1773916627","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-us\/products\/atrax-11-6mm-climbing-rope-11-6mm","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}