VORTEXTM SD

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VORTEXTM SD

Introducing Vortex SD – with SamsonDryTM, our exclusive hydrophobic coating. The lightest premium climbing line available of its size, adding SamsonDry to Vortex limits water absorption to <5% keeping your line lighter and safer in wet conditions. Vortex SD meets UIAA standards, has excellent knot-holding ability, works well with hardware, and is great for footlocking.

Product Code

503

Specific Gravity

1.07

Fiber (Core/cover)

Nylon / Polyester

Splice

Unspliced

at Percent of break strength
10% 20% 30%
Elastic Elongation
3.00% 5.00% 6.00%

Climbing Line

Excellent knot-holding capability   •   Full 12.7 mm for easy handling   •   Lightweight   •   SamsonDry Technology   •   Works well with hardware

DIAM.  (INCH) 1/2
WEIGHT PER 100 FT.  (LBS) 7.9
AVG. STRENGTH  (LBS) 8,000
WORKING LOAD  (LBS) 800
DIAM.  (MM) 12.7
WEIGHT PER 100 M  (KG) 11.8
AVG. STRENGTH  (KG) 3,600
WORKING LOAD  (KG) 360

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