Sterling Kraken 9/16" Rigging Line

The Sterling Kraken 9/16" Rigging Line is a high-strength, mid-weight rope designed for a wide range of professional arborist rigging applications. Its 24-strand double-braid construction combines a strong polyester core with a tightly braided polyester cover, delivering dependable strength, controlled elongation, and smooth performance through compatible rigging hardware.

A polyurethane coating enhances abrasion resistance, while the durable cover provides excellent resistance to UV exposure and snagging. Despite its robust construction, Kraken remains flexible, spliceable, and resistant to kinking, twisting, and hockling. It performs reliably in both traditional and knotless rigging systems and is suitable for demanding lowering, winching, and towing applications.

Key Features:

• Mid-weight professional arborist rigging line
• High-strength 24-strand double-braid construction
• Polyester core and tightly braided polyester cover
• Polyurethane coating for increased abrasion resistance
• Excellent resistance to UV exposure and snagging
• Flexible handling without a brittle feel
• Resists kinking, twisting, and hockling
• Runs smoothly through compatible rigging hardware
• Suitable for standard and knotless rigging systems
• Easy to splice
• Meets ANSI Z133 arboricultural safety requirements

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Sterling
• Diameter: 9/16 in. (14.3mm)
• Construction: 24-strand double braid
• Core Material: Polyester
• Sheath Material: Polyester
• Sheath Percentage: 48%
• Average Breaking Strength: 14,900 lb (66.4 kN)
• Minimum Breaking Strength: 12,700 lb (56.6 kN)
• Working Load Limit: 2,540 lb (11.3 kN)
• Elongation: 1.8% at 10% of minimum breaking strength
• Weight: 11.6 lb per 100 ft (173 g/m)
• Common Lengths: 150 ft, 200 ft and 600 ft
• Applications: Arborist rigging, lowering, winch lines and tow lines