A static rope is a low-elongation rope that is designed to stretch minimally when placed under load, typically less than 5%. In contrast, a dynamic rope is designed to stretch up to 40%. [1] Static ropes have a wide variety of uses, for instance in fire rescue operations [2] and caving. [3]
Static ropes have some applications in climbing, such as hauling gear, though lead climbing is always done with a dynamic rope, since a fall on a static rope is stopped too quickly [4] and may lead to serious injury. [5] [6] Abseiling, however, is best done with a static rope or with a dynamic rope with low elasticity. [7]
Among other things, static ropes are often used for hauling up gear and other things. because of there low elongation and high weight limit, they excel at doing this job.
