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Samson "True Blue" (13.5mm) 

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User reviews

Average user rating from: 2 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Type of Use
2.5
Frequency of Use
3.0
Durability
4.5
Ease of Use
4.0
Safety
4.5
 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Avery Wynings
old skol...not bad, Friday, 30 November 2007

Written by Avery Wynings   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)
3.7
Type of Use
4.0
Frequency of Use
3.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Safety
4.0
It's a 12-strand rope, so I wouldn't recommend it for SRT climbing. I used it professional for a few years, after my boss introduced it to me. Features I liked, it was a very strong, flexible rope, holds a knot well. Very easy to grip. It has white threads center of the strands to indicate excessive wear. This rope was had to wear out and work well in the pitchy pine trees. Dislikes: It weight is heavy...not a good rope for using mechanical devices. It's a twelve strand rope...I prefer lighter 16 24 strand lines. It still a pricey rope and I recommend the cost effective Buzzz line from Yale Cordage for an economical alternative.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

I'm true to Samson's "true blue" 13.5 mm., Tuesday, 06 November 2007

Written by Richard Sammis   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Type of Use
1.0
Frequency of Use
3.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Safety
5.0
I bought a 120' of Samson's "true blue" this Spring and have been using it this Summer and Fall for tree climbing and for safety on my roof. I like it's look and feel. It is very flexible. It works easily and it has held up well, though I am very careful to use a friction saver and to keep it clean. I'm not sure how to rate a rope for saftey but it certainly hasn't let me down.


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