Your Partner Against Gravity
BlueWater traces its roots to a family owned textile mill begun in 1905. Five generations later they're still in manufacturing. BlueWater has been crafting ropes for life safety for over 35 years. When they began manufacturing the first static kernmantle rope there were no modern solutions for professional rope and equipment needs. The now famous BlueWater II rope was born of this era, originally designed for the rigorous mud, rock and water conditions of caving. Today their constructions constantly evolve making BlueWater the leader in innovation, quality, performance and value. BlueWater continues as a family run operation ensuring you of the very highest quality products available.
Static (Low Elongation) Ropes
BlueWater offered the world's first static kernmantle rope for caving in 1969. This design evolved into the current BlueWater II Plus series of low elongation/static ropes. Today their ropes still set the world standard in quality, design and durability. It is vital for a low elongation rope to absorb the energy of accidental loading which could result in rope or anchor failure or individual injury. Only BlueWater ropes are designed to absorb this energy and limit these risks. The sheath and core strands of all BlueWater ropes are meticulously prepared prior to their final construction. This doubles the amount of time needed to manufacture each individual strand before braiding, but we agree the result is worth the extra time and attention.
Dynamic Ropes
The best climbing ropes balance the following characteristics: light weight, low impact force, durability and superb handling. BlueWater's proprietary Duration Thermal Stabilization (DTS) process (where the nylon undergoes the critical heat treatment processl is so precise, it allows them to achieve a better balanced rope. Check for yourself, BlueWater ropes have the best specs period.
They've also raised the bar for dryness and rope longevity with their Double-Dry™. treatment. It is applied to each individual fiber in the sheath and core. Double-Dry allows just 11 % water absorption (compared to the standard 20% to 30%) so your rope remains light and flexible under adverse conditions. Double-Dry also increases rope longevity and is an option on all of our dynamic cords. The more you know about ropes, the more you'll demand BlueWater.
Specialty Ropes
Specialty ropes are a favorite of BlueWater. One could argue that all of their ropes are in some way a specialty rope. BlueWater ropes are world renowned for their performance and ingenious designs.

BlueWater® Low Elongation Rope
Yates and BlueWater bring you the ultimate ropes for hard use. Through extensive design and testing we have achieved the perfect balance of strength, abrasion resistance, and load absorption with no sheath slippage during ascending and descending. Knotability is excellent. Overall the best choice in work and rescue rope.

(A) NFPA 5/8 and 1/2 Inch (General Use), 7/16 Inch (Light Use)
16 carrier polyester sheath over a double twist nylon cable core. This unique balance of sheath and core produces a rope with exceptionally good handling and resistance to abrasion. The polyester sheath provides added protection from ultraviolet light and chemicals harmful to nylon. Designed with load absorption capabilities to provide additional safety in the event an accidental shock force is applied to the rope. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1245

7/16

white w/blue

6635/29.5

2.8/5.3/6.4

1400

1/2

blue w/yellow

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1405

1/2

red w/yellow

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1410

1/2

orange w/yellow

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1415

1/2

yellow w/blue

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1421

1/2

white w/orange

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1422

1/2

white w/green

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1425

1/2

white wired

9628/42.8

3.1/4.9/7.4

1428

5/8

orange w/yellow

12,778/56.8

1.8/3.3/5.6

(B) SpecStatic Low Elongation Polyester 1/2 and 7/16 Inch
Constructed of 100% low elongation polyester fibers. Static elongation is a very low 2.6% at 600 lb. load. Used when the need for low elongation is more important than the need for higher energy absorption such as haul systems, long rappels and highlines. SpecStatic should not be used as a belay line. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1550

7/16

black/white

7229/32.1

1.5/2.6/2.4

1500

1/2

black/white

9434/42.0

1.8/2.6/1.8

(C) BlueWater II™ 7/16 Inch
Similar to our NFPA rope using nylon fibers in the sheath yarns. Its 100% nylon construction is desired in more alkaline/basic environments found in bridge and dam construction, caving and rappelling. Double twist cabled nylon sheath and a double twist cabled nylon core insures durability.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1250

7/16

gold w/blue

7420/32.9

(D) ArmorTech™ Technora®
A new concept in rope, designed for high heat situations such as welding. Slag actually bounces off! The unique design of BlueWater's ArmorTech rope also gives it excellent cut resistant properties, advantageous in rock scaling and construction applications. Essentially a rope in a rope, it is constructed by braiding a Technora sheath over a kernmantle rope. Even after complete failure of the Technora sheath, the underlying rope still maintains its full strength. 1/2 inch version is UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition General use standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1427

7/16

tan

8892/39

n/a

1426

1/2

tan

9474/42.1

3.4/5.6/8.0

(A) Assaultline® 7/16 Inch
The original low visibility, low elongation static rope. Double twist cabled nylon sheath and a double twist cabled nylon core. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition standards (in January 2008).

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1260

7/16

black

7200/32

(B) ProTac™ 10.5, 11 mm (light Use), 1/2 inch (General Use)
32 carrier polyester sheath braided over a double twist nylon cable core. ProTac rope is slightly smaller diameter than standard 7/16 Assaultline by the use of a greater number of smaller diameter sheath yarns. 50/50 ratio of sheath to core ensures good abrasion resistance. Smoother running in descent control devices. Originally developed for the FBI training center in Quantico, Virginia, this construction technique has been recognized in the tactical community as the best all around rappel rope available today. 11 mm and 1/2 inch are UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1264

10.5mm

black

6500/28.8

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1265

11mm

black

7123/31.7

3.8/6.4/7 .2

1270

11mm

olive drab

7123/31.7

3.8/6.4/7 .2

1275

11mm

desert sand

7123/31.7

3.8/6.4/7 .2

1280

11mm

urban gray

7123/31.7

3.8/6.4/7 .2

1285

1/2 inch

black

9644/42.9

2.9/4.8/6.6

1290

1/2 inch

white w/black

9644/42.9

2.9/4.8/6.6

(C) Hybrid Searchline™
Sheath is a 50/50 ratio of Technora for fire resistance and bright orange polyester for visibility in low light situations. Nylon core.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1470

6mm

orange/sand

5297/11.5

(D) Hybrid Escapeline™
Sheath is a 50/50 ratio of Technora for fire resistance and bright orange polyester for visibility in low light situations. Nylon core. Very controllable and smooth in a personal escape device. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition Personal Escape Rope (PER) standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1460

7.5mm

orange/sand

3447/15.3

6.4/9.4/7.0

(E) Escapeline™
Polyester sheath with nylon core. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition Personal Escape Rope (PER) standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1465

8mm

white/blue black

4180/18.6

5.3/8.2/6.4

(F) Escape-Tech Personal Escape Rope
100% Technora core and sheath. Same construction as FDNY escape system rope. Super high heat resistance. UL classified to meet NFPA 1983/2006 edition Personal Escape Rope (PER) standards.

item #

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

elong. (300/600/10%mbs)

1459

7.5mm

tan

5903/26

1.8/2.0/2.0

BlueWater High Stretch Rope (dynamic)
BlueWater's proprietary Duration Thermal Stabilization (DTS) method produces dynamic ropes which yield incomparable consistency. DTS allows for complete and even penetration of heat used in the processing of yarns. This yields well-balanced, high performance, lightweight ropes with excellent handling and durability characteristics. BlueWater dynamic ropes are CE and UIAA certified.

(G) Dominator™ 9.4 mm Tactical Dynamic Climbing Rope
One ofthe lightest certified single ropes on earth is now also certified as a half rope. This cord sets a new lightweight standard for tactical and mountain rescue applications where every gram matters. Double 'em up for the ultimate in versatility.

item #

name

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1350

Dominator

black/od

4657/20.6

1351

Dominator

od/black

4657/20.6

1352

Dominator

gray/black

4657/20.6

1353

Dominator

coyote/bk

4657/20.6

(G) Slimline Elite™ 10.3 mm Tactical Dynamic Climbing Rope
Our best all around climbing rope. Long wearing with high sheath to core ratio yet lightweight for the user. The perfect balance between a lightweight and durable rope with a high fall rating.Excellent rope for tactical and mountain rescue lead climbing situations.

item #

name

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1370

Slim Line Elite

black/od

5074/22.5

1371

SlimLine Elite

od/black

5074/22.5

1372

SlimLine Elite

gray/black

5074/22.5

1373

SlimLine Elite

coyote/bk

5074/22.5

(G) Enduro™ 11 mm Tactical Dynamic Climbing Rope
Designed for lead climbing above a rigging point. This unique rope has many of the attributes of the best low stretch ropes, with the exceptional shock absorbing capabilities of a dynamic rope. 40 carrier braid construction with the thickest sheath to core ratio (43/57) on the market, yielding a rope with abrasion resistance never before seen in a dynamic climbing rope. It has an extremely high UIAA fall rating of 16. Static elongation of 6.3%. Dynamic elongation of 31 %.

item #

name

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1215

Enduro

black/od

5500/24.4

1216

Enduro

od/black

5500/24.4

1217

Enduro

gray/black

5500/24.4

1218

Enduro

coyote/bk

5500/24.4

(H) Dynamic Prusik Cord
Designed for extra load absorbing qualities of dynamic ropes. The supple hand of these specially engineered prusik cords, combined with their shock absorbing capacity, has set another new standard for added safety in a rescue system.

item #

name

size

color

MBS (lbf/kN)

1471

Dynamic Prusik

6.5mm

coyote/black

2425/10.7

1472

Dynamic Prusik

6.5mm

bla ck/od

2425/1 0.7

1475

Dynamic Prusik

7mm

red/yellow

2600/11.5

1476

Dynamic Prusik

7mm

yellow/red

2600/11.5

1480

Dynamic Prusik

8mm

blue/yellow

2871/12.7

1481

Dynamic Prusik

8mm

yellow/blue

2871/12.7

(A) Double Ended Rope Bags
Very useful in low angle rescue operations where limited resources are available. Both ends of the rope can be used simultaneously. Constructed of heavy duty water resistant 1000 denier Cordura for years of rugged use. 2 inch nylon rolled webbing grab and throw handles. Dust flaps and tie-in loops located inside each end of bag. Large diameter 3 mm cord and heavy duty cord lock allows for a superior closure. Vinyl window for rope log. All seams double stitched, taped and reinforced. Bags are measured for 1/2 inch rope. All bags are available in blue, red, black, yellow, orange.

455

Double End Small

150 ft.

460

Double End Medium

200 ft.

465

Double End Large

300 ft.

(B) Bucket Style Rope Bags
Constructed of heavy duty water resistant 1000 denier Cordura for years of rugged use. 2 inch nylon rolled webbing grab handles. Vinyl window for rope log. Dust flap and attachment loops inside bag. Large diameter 3 mm cord and heavy duty cord lock allows for a superior closure. Large reinforced grommet located on bottom. All seams double stitched, taped and reinforced. Bags are measured for 1/2 inch rope. All bags are available in blue, red, black, yellow, orange.

467

Standard Small

150 ft.

468

Standard Medium

200 ft.

469

Standard Large

300 ft.

472

Medium w/Straps

225 ft.

471

Large w/Straps

300 ft.

470

XL w/Straps

450 ft.

475

XXL w/Straps

600 ft.

Rope

Diameter

481

Personal

8 in.

10 in.

466

8 in.

13 in.

467

11 in.

13 in.

468

11 in.

19 in.

469

11 in.

25 in.

472

11 in.

19 in.

471

Large w/Straps

11 in.

25 in.

470

13 in.

25 in.

475

14 in.

25 in.

455

10 in.

18 in.

460

22 in.

465

12 in.

26 in.

449 Canvas Edge Pad
Heavy duty edge pad made from two layers of heavy duty canvas. Designed to protect ropes from abra­sion when stretched across the rough surfaces encountered in rappelling, rescue, high rise building maintenance, and other operations. Pads are reversible. Corners have extra large grommets for anchoring. Grommets are large enough to accom­modate a carabiner. Size 30 x 36 inches.

Canvas Rope Guards
Protective sleeve made with two layers of heavy duty canvas. Designed to protect ropes from abrasion when stretched across the rough surfaces encountered in rappelling, rescue, high rise building maintenance, and other operations. Rope guards are reversible. 2 inch velcro closure. Webbing tether loops at both ends are used instead of grommets to reduce sharp edges.

446

Small

18 inch

447

Medium

24 inch

448

Large

36 inch

Extra Small Rope Bag
Constructed of heavy duty water resistant Cordura for years of rugged use. Also great for personal equipment. Available in blue, red, black, yellow, orange.

466

X Small

100 ft.

Personal Rope Bag
Constructed of heavy duty water resistant Cordura for years of rugged use. Also great for personal equipment or a small stuff sack. Available in blue, red, black, yellow, orange.

481

Personal

50 ft.

700 1 Inch Tubular Webbing
Mil spec 5625 shuttle loom tubular webbing is made without edge catch stitching. This construction technique offers exceptional abrasion resistance with excellent knotability. Colors: black, blue, red, yellow, green, orange, purple, sand, gray. Strength 4000 lbf. (17.7kN).

705 1 Inch Flat Webbing
1 inch mil spec type 18 is regarded as the best webbing to use for heavy duty rigging applications. Shuttle loom flat webbing construction offers superior abrasion resistance. Colors: black, red, orange, yellow, blue. Strength 6000 lbf. (26.6kN)