Sterling Kraken 5/8" Rigging Line

The Sterling Kraken 5/8" Rigging Line is a rugged, high-strength rope engineered for demanding professional arborist rigging. Its durable 24-strand double-braid construction provides the strength and controlled elongation needed for lowering large limbs and handling heavy rigging loads.

Kraken combines a strong polyester core with a tightly braided polyester cover for exceptional durability without sacrificing flexibility. Its polyurethane coating enhances abrasion resistance, while the snag-resistant cover helps prevent picking during repeated use. The rope runs smoothly through compatible rigging hardware and resists kinking, twisting, and hockling, making it an excellent choice for conventional and knotless rigging systems.

Key Features:

• Heavy-duty professional arborist rigging line

• High-strength 24-strand double-braid construction

• Strong polyester core and tightly braided polyester cover

• Polyurethane coating for increased abrasion resistance

• Excellent UV, snag, and pick resistance

• Flexible construction without a brittle feel

• Resists kinking, twisting, and hockling

• Runs smoothly through compatible rigging hardware

• Performs well in conventional and knotless rigging systems

• Easy to splice

• Meets ANSI Z133 arboricultural safety requirements

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Sterling

• Diameter: 5/8 in. (15.9mm)

• Construction: 24-strand double braid

• Core Material: Polyester

• Sheath Material: Polyester

• Sheath Percentage: 45%

• Average Breaking Strength: 18,500 lb (82.5 kN)

• Minimum Breaking Strength: 15,700 lb (70 kN)

• Working Load Limit: 3,140 lb (14 kN)

• Elongation: 1.8% at 10% of minimum breaking strength

• Weight: 14.8 lb per 100 ft (221 g/m)

• Common Lengths: 150 ft, 200 ft and 600 ft

• Applications: Arborist rigging, heavy lowering, winch lines and tow lines