- Bluewater VT Prusik 8mm
- Made by Bluewater this VT Prusik is the real deal.
- Made from Technora material
- Rated 20kN across from eye to eye
- Rated 29kN Basket
- Two sewn eyes
- 33 inches - 84cm
- Technora Sheath - This is heat resistant way above other materials.
- Bar tacked using Technora thread
- Manufacturing date and ID number
- Made in the USA
- How to tie a VT here - http://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/valdotain-tresse
- Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-xjqI1WOY8
- Testing here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szd5upswbVQ
- This specialty design features a tough, heat resistant Technora aramid sheath over durable nylon core strands. The core in this kernmantle design keeps the VT from flattening and binding up. A computerized large gauge sewing machine is used to bar tack a devilishly strong stitch with our custom Technora thread. This thread / stitch combination yields superior strength and overall durability. Manufactured in the U.S.A.The VT Prusik is a versatile open-end Prusik. Use to tie:
Symmetric Prusik, Asymmetric Prusik (Schwabisch/Distal), Valdotain Tresse, French PrusikThe VT Prusik 8mm performs well when used for ascending, self-belay while rappelling, as a traveling rope grab, or in conjunction with a Prusik minding pulley in haul systems.Overall length: 33″
For use on ropes 8mm – 13mm in diameterTensile Strengths:
End to End: 4,400 lbf
Basket: 6,500 lbf
The original Bluewater VT prusik 8mm - A European idea based from taking strands out of a climbing rope. Much improved buy Rich Carlson and Bluewater using Technora material which is heat resistant so doesn't melt in use. Don't be fooled by inferior products - This is it! This specialty design features a tough, heat resistant Technora aramid sheath over durable nylon core strands. The core in this kernmantle design keeps the VT from flattening and binding up. A computerized large gauge sewing machine is used to bar tack a devilishly strong stitch with our custom Technora thread. This thread / stitch combination yields superior strength and overall durability. Manufactured in the U.S.A. The VT Prusik is a versatile open-end Prusik. Use to tie: Symmetric Prusik, Asymmetric Prusik (Schwabisch/Distal), Valdotain Tresse, French Prusik The VT performs well when used for ascending, self-belay while rappelling, as a traveling rope grab, or in conjunction with a Prusik minding pulley in haul systems. Overall length: 33″ For use on ropes 8mm – 13mm in diameter Tensile Strengths: End to End: 4,400 lbf Basket: 6,500 lbf