Black rope with a 100% polyester cover over a polyolefin core. UV resistant and soft, popular for deck, dock and handrail rope railings.
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Great for
- Especially popular for deck and dock rope railing.
- Soft and sleek, with UV resistant polyester on the outside.
- UV resistant and long lasting outdoors.
- A soft black rope with low stretch.
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Specs
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| Diameter | Weight (Lbs / 100 Ft) | Breaking Strength | Safe Working Load Limit (SWLL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 1.7 | 1320 | 110 - 264 |
| 3/8 | 4.5 | 3520 | 293 - 704 |
| 1/2 | 6.5 | 5060 | 421 - 1012 |
| 5/8 | 12 | 9020 | 751 - 1804 |
| 3/4 | 15 | 11220 | 935 - 2244 |
| 1 | 26 | 20000 | 1666 - 4000 |
| 1-1/4 | 41 | 30140 | 2511 - 6028 |
| 1-1/2 | 59 | 42680 | 3556 - 8536 |
| 2 | 105 | 80670 | 6722 - 16134 |
| 2-1/2 | 190 | 142000 | 11833 - 28400 |
| 3 | 270 | 193000 | 17545 - 38600 |
How it holds up
- SunExcellent
- Rot, mildew and oilExcellent
- WaterSinks
Description
Black Polyester Combo Rope, also called polydac or hybrid rope, is a black 3 strand rope with a 100% polyester cover over a polyolefin core. The polyester cover faces the sun, so it resists UV, rubbing, rot, mildew and petroleum products and stays soft and easy to handle, while the lighter core keeps the weight down. It's especially popular for deck and dock rope railings and outdoor handrails, and it's used for rope fences and swings too. Most polydac ropes float because they're mostly polypropylene, while ours sinks because it carries more polyester. For an all-polyester rope that lasts longer, also in black, step up to Twisted Polyester.
- Being discontinued, so sizes that sell out won't come back
- If your size is gone, look for it in Twisted Polyester
- Sizes 1/4 in to 3 in, while stock lasts
- Soft and sleek, with low stretch
Questions
About the rope
Is this rope being discontinued?
Yes. Some popular diameters are out of stock and will not be back, because we are discontinuing this rope after we sell out. If your size is gone, you may find it in Twisted Polyester Rope.
How does it compare with Twisted Polyester?
It has a polyolefin core under the polyester cover instead of being 100% polyester. The cover faces the sun. The less UV resistant core is inside. Twisted Polyester is the more durable version.
Does it float?
No. It sinks in water. Our combo rope has more polyester than most, and polyester is denser than polypropylene. Most other combination ropes float because they are mostly polypropylene.
What is it popular for?
Deck rope railing, outdoor rope handrails and dock rope railing.
