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Black Widow Climbing Rope 12.2mm
SKU: Cousin Trestec | CI-CT177735P001
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Cousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2 mm Climbing Rope (1 Eye Splice)
Built for arboriculture, designed for durability. The Cousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2 mm is a semi-static rope engineered for tree work, offering excellent dimensional stability, high abrasion resistance, and minimal stretch. CE EN 1891 Type A certified, this rope is ideal for climbing systems that demand consistent performance even in wet conditions.
Key Features
- Stable diameter: Does not swell when wet; maintains handling.
- No sheath slippage: Sheath and core remain aligned over time.
- Patented splice: The one-eye splice is optimised for use with mechanical
- Long service life: Excellent stability, low shrinkage, durable polyester construction.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rope Diameter | 12.2 mm (under 10 kg load) |
| Mass per Meter | 105 g/m |
| Material | 100% Polyester, double braid |
| Core / Sheath Ratio | 41% / 59% approx. |
| Number of Falls (EN tested) | ≥ 5 |
| Impact Force | 5.9 kN (approx.) |
| Static Elongation | 2.4% (50–150 kg) |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | ≥ 29 kN |
| Breaking Strength (Spliced Eye) | ≥ 16 kN |
| Certification | CE, EN 1891 Type A |
| Shrinkage in Water | 0.2% approx. |
| Knotability | 0.70 |
Available Lengths
This rope is offered in the following options (each with one eye splice):
- 35 m with one eye splice
- 45 m with one eye splice
Why Choose the Black Widow 12.2 mm?
When you need a high-performing, stable, semi-static rope for arborist climbing, the Black Widow 12.2 mm delivers. It keeps its diameter in wet environments, resists sheath slippage, and retains strength even when spliced. The patented splice helps compatibility with modern mechanical descenders, making it a reliable choice for pro climbers.
Cousin Trestec Technical Data
| Material | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Sheath number of plaits | 16 |
| Core number of plaits | 12 |
| Shrinkage in water % | 0.2 |
| Knotability | 0.7 |
| Percentage of sheath % | 58.8 |
| Percentage of core % | 41.2 |
| Breaking strength on 8 knot kN | >1.5 |
| Breaking strength kN | 3.01 |
| Static elongation from 50 to 150 kg % | 2.4 |
| Impact force kN | 0.59 |
| Number of falls | >5 |
| Mass per meter under 10 Kg g/m | 105 |
| Mass per meter without load g/m | 107.7 |
| Diameter under 10 kg | 12.2 |
Cousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2 mm Climbing Rope (1 Eye Splice)
Built for arboriculture, designed for durability. The Cousin Trestec Black Widow 12.2 mm is a semi-static rope engineered for tree work, offering excellent dimensional stability, high abrasion resistance, and minimal stretch. CE EN 1891 Type A certified, this rope is ideal for climbing systems that demand consistent performance even in wet conditions.
Key Features
- Stable diameter: Does not swell when wet; maintains handling.
- No sheath slippage: Sheath and core remain aligned over time.
- Patented splice: The one-eye splice is optimised for use with mechanical
- Long service life: Excellent stability, low shrinkage, durable polyester construction.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rope Diameter | 12.2 mm (under 10 kg load) |
| Mass per Meter | 105 g/m |
| Material | 100% Polyester, double braid |
| Core / Sheath Ratio | 41% / 59% approx. |
| Number of Falls (EN tested) | ≥ 5 |
| Impact Force | 5.9 kN (approx.) |
| Static Elongation | 2.4% (50–150 kg) |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | ≥ 29 kN |
| Breaking Strength (Spliced Eye) | ≥ 16 kN |
| Certification | CE, EN 1891 Type A |
| Shrinkage in Water | 0.2% approx. |
| Knotability | 0.70 |
Available Lengths
This rope is offered in the following options (each with one eye splice):
- 35 m with one eye splice
- 45 m with one eye splice
Why Choose the Black Widow 12.2 mm?
When you need a high-performing, stable, semi-static rope for arborist climbing, the Black Widow 12.2 mm delivers. It keeps its diameter in wet environments, resists sheath slippage, and retains strength even when spliced. The patented splice helps compatibility with modern mechanical descenders, making it a reliable choice for pro climbers.
Cousin Trestec Technical Data
| Material | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Sheath number of plaits | 16 |
| Core number of plaits | 12 |
| Shrinkage in water % | 0.2 |
| Knotability | 0.7 |
| Percentage of sheath % | 58.8 |
| Percentage of core % | 41.2 |
| Breaking strength on 8 knot kN | >1.5 |
| Breaking strength kN | 3.01 |
| Static elongation from 50 to 150 kg % | 2.4 |
| Impact force kN | 0.59 |
| Number of falls | >5 |
| Mass per meter under 10 Kg g/m | 105 |
| Mass per meter without load g/m | 107.7 |
| Diameter under 10 kg | 12.2 |
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Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
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Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- FREE UK Delivery on orders over £50 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £5.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
