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1
Q

The load carrying core (kern) provides

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75% of rope tensile strength

2
Q

The kern is afforded protection from

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Dirt, cuts, and abrasions by a tightly braided outer sheath(mantle) which provides approximately 25% of the tensile strength

3
Q

Nylon static kernmantle rope has many desirable features such as the following

A
Best abrasion resistance 
High strength 
Low stretch 
No spin 
Wont dry rot
Heat resistance 
Resistant to many common chemicals
4
Q

Abrasion most common from

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Of rope destruction

5
Q

Nylon static kernmantle rope becomes sticky at ____ and melts between ___ and ____.

A

445,

480 and 500

6
Q

Proper storage and weekly checks are the

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Best protection against damage by chemical exposure