Samson Rope adds 'water uptake reduction technology' to Stable Braid

SamsonDry, said to be a "revolutionary hydrophobic coating that reduces water uptake in rope by 95 per cent", has been added to the brand's Stable Braid portfolio. 

When Samson launched the V-Series SamsonDry climbing lines at TCI Expo in 2022, consumers were quick to request the same in a rigging line. Now, the developer has answered the call, adding the technology to its market-leading rigging line product. 

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Gavin McWilliams, product line manager – energy & speciality, said: “Samson’s goal is to provide solutions for the worksite, and offering our leading Stable Braid with SamsonDry technology so quickly after the market spoke is quite an accomplishment. 

"The entire R&D team worked hard to make this a reality.

"And the resulting product is performing beyond our expectations, with our partner arborists in the field concurring – Stable Braid SD is the new standard in rigging rope.”

While a standard rigging line can absorb up to 45 per cent of its weight in water, the SamsonDry coating reduces that figure to less than five per cent, adhering to UIAA standards. This provides a lighter, safer, and easier-to-handle rope that won’t freeze when left out overnight in sub-zero temperatures.

Available in three sizes, 1/2 Blue, 5/8 Yellow, and 3/4 Red, Stable Braid SD is easily identifiable with three black tracers. (Image: Supplied)

Stable Braid SD is spliceable, works well with hardware for rigging projects, and has an elastic elongation of only 1.1 per cent at 10 per cent of its breaking strength load. 

Extensively field trialled, Stable Braid SD received top marks for handleability, how it worked with hardware, and its overall performance.

Available in three sizes, 1/2" Blue, 5/8" Yellow, and 3/4" Red, Stable Braid SD is easily identifiable with three black tracers.