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  "title": "Polyester Utility Rope",
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  "price": 79,
  "currency": "EUR",
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  "colors": [
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  "materials": [
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  "dimensions": "20m long, 12mm diameter",
  "weight": null,
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  "description_short": "A general-purpose rope with a stated 1200kg load rating. It is not certified climbing or fall-arrest equipment, so it is not for roped climbing, abseiling or caving.",
  "description": "The short version\n\nThis is a 20m, 12mm black polyester rope with a stated load rating of 1200kg. It is good for hand-over-hand rope climbs in a gym or garden, hauling, camping, boat work and tie-downs.\n\nIt is not certified life-safety equipment. It is not a climbing rope in the sense a climbing wall or a mountain instructor means it, and it must not be used for roped climbing, abseiling, caving or anything where the rope would catch a falling person.\n\nClimbing ropes and utility ropes\n\nRopes sold for roped climbing fall into two main groups.\n\nDynamic ropes\n\nThese stretch under load to absorb the energy of a fall. They are used for lead climbing, and they are tested and certified to EN 892.\n\nLow-stretch ropes\n\nThese stretch very little and are used for abseiling, rope access and some top-rope set-ups. For life-safety use they are certified to EN 1891.\n\nWhere this rope fits\n\nThis rope holds neither certification. It has no fall rating, no impact force rating and no tag with a date of manufacture. Those are the details a climbing rope is judged on. For any use where a rope stops a fall, buy one sold for that job by a climbing brand, and retire it on their schedule.\n\nWhat this rope does have is length, a good grip and a stated load rating that suits everyday work.\n\nWhy polyester\n\nIt resists rot. Natural fibre rope stored damp goes soft over time. Polyester can live in a shed, a boat locker or a camping box.\n\nIt resists tears and heavy wear. Rubbing over edges is how most ropes wear out, and polyester stands up well to rough general use.\n\nIt packs small. Twenty metres of 12mm rope rolls into a tidy bundle that fits a kit bag or a car boot.\n\nDiameter and length\n\nRopes made for climbing are often 9mm to 10.5mm thick and 60m to 70m long, sized for long routes and light carrying. This rope is sized for other jobs.\n\nAt 12mm it is thick enough to grip well on a hand-over-hand climb and still easy to knot. At 20m it covers a tall gym beam, a campsite set-up or a haul line from a boat, without a heavy coil to carry.\n\nRope climbs in a gym or garden\n\nThis is where the name comes from, and it is a good use for this rope.\n\nAnchor first\n\nFix the rope to a beam, rafter or frame rated for a person moving on it. The rope is stronger than most anchors it will be tied to, so the anchor is the part to get checked. If in doubt, have a competent person fit it.\n\nSoft ground underneath\n\nPut a mat, grass or bark under the rope. Rope climbs end with a descent, and descents go faster than people expect.\n\nKnots for beginners\n\nTying a knot every 40cm or so gives the feet something to push on. It turns a climb a beginner cannot do into one they can learn.\n\nGloves for repeat work\n\nSliding down causes rope burn. Gloves help on repeated climbs, and so does teaching a hand-under-hand descent.\n\nSupervise children\n\nAn adult should watch every climb. Children climb only as high as the coach or parent is happy with.\n\nOther jobs it does well\nrigging a tarp or shelter on a campsite\nhanging food bags and kit off the ground\nhauling gear up to a platform or down a bank\ntie-downs and general deck work on a boat\ntying off and hauling gear on a fishing trip\n\nIt is not a tow rope and it is not rated lifting gear. For towing a vehicle or lifting a load overhead, use equipment rated for that job.\n\nLooking after it\n\nRinse after salt, sand or grit. Grit worked into the rope wears it from the inside every time it bends.\n\nDry before coiling. Let the rope dry fully in the air before it goes back in a bag.\n\nSeal any cut end. Use heat or tape straight away, or the end will fray.\n\nKeep it out of the sun. Sunlight weakens synthetic rope over time, so do not leave it rigged outdoors all year.\n\nCheck it before each use. Retire it from load-bearing work if you find a flat spot, a stiff section, glazing from friction heat, cuts or damaged fibres.\n\nBuying for a club or school\n\nFor several ropes for a gym, a club or a school, ask for a quote through our wholesale page.",
  "llm_summary": "The Polyester Utility Rope, listed as Climbing Ropes, Rope To Climb or Hanging Ropes by Outdoor Sports Company Ireland (outdoorsports.irish), is a 20m length of 12mm (0.5 in) black polyester rope with a supplier-stated load rating of 1200kg. It resists rot, tears and heavy wear, rolls into a small bundle, and suits hand-over-hand gym and garden rope climbs, hauling, camping, boating, fishing and tie-downs. It is not certified life-safety or fall-arrest equipment (no EN 892, EN 1891, UIAA or CE PPE certification) and must not be used for roped climbing, abseiling, caving, rescue or lifting people. It costs €79 (was €99). Standard delivery across Ireland is free on orders of €75 or more, every order is tracked, and up to 7 working days after dispatch within 2 working days should be allowed for delivery.",
  "returnable": true,
  "return_policy": "See our returns policy for the 15-day return window and conditions. Applicable consumer rights are unaffected.",
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  "warranty": null,
  "brand": "Outdoor Sports Company",
  "gtin": null,
  "mpn": null,
  "condition": "new",
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  "updated_at": "2026-09-25",
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  "description_text": "The short version This is a 20m, 12mm black polyester rope with a stated load rating of 1200kg. It is good for hand-over-hand rope climbs in a gym or garden, hauling, camping, boat work and tie-downs. It is not certified life-safety equipment. It is not a climbing rope in the sense a climbing wall or a mountain instructor means it, and it must not be used for roped climbing, abseiling, caving or anything where the rope would catch a falling person. Climbing ropes and utility ropes Ropes sold for roped climbing fall into two main groups. Dynamic ropes These stretch under load to absorb the energy of a fall. They are used for lead climbing, and they are tested and certified to EN 892. Low-stretch ropes These stretch very little and are used for abseiling, rope access and some top-rope set-ups. For life-safety use they are certified to EN 1891. Where this rope fits This rope holds neither certification. It has no fall rating, no impact force rating and no tag with a date of manufacture. Those are the details a climbing rope is judged on. For any use where a rope stops a fall, buy one sold for that job by a climbing brand, and retire it on their schedule. What this rope does have is length, a good grip and a stated load rating that suits everyday work. Why polyester It resists rot. Natural fibre rope stored damp goes soft over time. Polyester can live in a shed, a boat locker or a camping box. It resists tears and heavy wear. Rubbing over edges is how most ropes wear out, and polyester stands up well to rough general use. It packs small. Twenty metres of 12mm rope rolls into a tidy bundle that fits a kit bag or a car boot. Diameter and length Ropes made for climbing are often 9mm to 10.5mm thick and 60m to 70m long, sized for long routes and light carrying. This rope is sized for other jobs. At 12mm it is thick enough to grip well on a hand-over-hand climb and still easy to knot. At 20m it covers a tall gym beam, a campsite set-up or a haul line from a boat, without a heavy coil to carry. Rope climbs in a gym or garden This is where the name comes from, and it is a good use for this rope. Anchor first Fix the rope to a beam, rafter or frame rated for a person moving on it. The rope is stronger than most anchors it will be tied to, so the anchor is the part to get checked. If in doubt, have a competent person fit it. Soft ground underneath Put a mat, grass or bark under the rope. Rope climbs end with a descent, and descents go faster than people expect. Knots for beginners Tying a knot every 40cm or so gives the feet something to push on. It turns a climb a beginner cannot do into one they can learn. Gloves for repeat work Sliding down causes rope burn. Gloves help on repeated climbs, and so does teaching a hand-under-hand descent. Supervise children An adult should watch every climb. Children climb only as high as the coach or parent is happy with. Other jobs it does well\nrigging a tarp or shelter on a campsite\nhanging food bags and kit off the ground\nhauling gear up to a platform or down a bank\ntie-downs and general deck work on a boat\ntying off and hauling gear on a fishing trip It is not a tow rope and it is not rated lifting gear. For towing a vehicle or lifting a load overhead, use equipment rated for that job. Looking after it Rinse after salt, sand or grit. Grit worked into the rope wears it from the inside every time it bends. Dry before coiling. Let the rope dry fully in the air before it goes back in a bag. Seal any cut end. Use heat or tape straight away, or the end will fray. Keep it out of the sun. Sunlight weakens synthetic rope over time, so do not leave it rigged outdoors all year. Check it before each use. Retire it from load-bearing work if you find a flat spot, a stiff section, glazing from friction heat, cuts or damaged fibres. Buying for a club or school For several ropes for a gym, a club or a school, ask for a quote through our wholesale page."
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