Best Canyoneering Ropes
See a side by side comparison of the best canyoneering ropes on the market. We have the canyoneering ropes organized from left to right based on pricing.
Product
Price
Description
Diameter
Tensile strength lbf / kN
Colors
Sheath Description
Sheath Mass %
Core Description
Rope Style
Weight in grams per meter / oz. per yard
Elongation
BlueWater Canyonator
$205.95 - $315.95
BlueWater’s canyoneering rope designed in collaboration with Rich Carslon. This is a safe AND functional design. 100% Low Elongation Polyester [LEP] sheath and core. The sheath is 100% solution dyed, high strength polyester in bright colors. The Canyonator packs a walloping 5,000 lbf rated tensile strength!
9mm (.35 inches)
5000
Green, Orange
The sheath is 100% solution dyed, high strength polyester in bright colors.
100% Low Elongation Polyester [LEP] sheath and core.
Static
62
@ 300 lbf = 1.3% @ 600 lbf = 1.9% @ 1000 lbf = 3.5% 12.5% at failure
BlueWater Canyonator
$205.95 - $315.95
VIEW PRODUCTCanyon Rope
$226.95 - $347.95
The Canyon Rope has 100% Nylon core and a 100% polyester sheath. It has a great diameter to strength ratio.
9.2 mm / .36 inches
5000
Fluorescent Orange
100% Polyester sheath. The sheath strand design utilizes the same Z/S, S/Z cabled construction as the Canyon Pro.
54
100% Nylon core
Static
61
@ 300 lbf = 3.8% @ 600 lbf = 7.0% @ 1000 lbf = 10.2%
Canyon Rope
$226.95 - $347.95
VIEW PRODUCTBlueWater Canyon DS
$318.95 - $488.95
The BlueWater Canyon DS (Dual Sheath) canyoneering rope has a hyrbid sheath design. The sheath contains strands of polyester & Technora for increased resistance to cutting. This sheath a massive 5,000 lbf tensile strength.
9.2 mm / .36 inches
5000
Orange
Dual sheath. The innovative hybrid sheath design utilizes alternating strands of Polyester and Technora for increased cut resistance.
53
Nylon core
Static
60
@ 300 lbf = 4.9% @ 600 lbf = 7.7% @ 1000 lbf = 10.8%
BlueWater Canyon DS
$318.95 - $488.95
VIEW PRODUCTCanyonline
$374.95 - $576.95
The BlueWater Canyonline canyoneering rope features a 100% Technora Aramid sheath. This sheath helps provides cut resistance against sharp rocks and other sharp objects. The Canyonline has a cabled core that is designed to elongate in the event of an accidental shock load. This provides the user with a higher margin of safety and reduces the impact force generated in the system. The Canyonline has a 6,400 lbf tensile strong which is unique for a rope with a 9 mm diameter. This rope works well with all descenders even in wet conditions. However, we still recommend canyoneering using a descender that allows for increased friction and safety. We highly recommend the Hoodoo Descender / Belay device
9mm / .35 inches
6400
Orange
It features a 100% Technora Aramid sheath for excellent cut resistance and a cabled nylon core designed to elongate in the event of an accidental shock load providing the user a higher margin of safety. The elongation helps reduce impact forces generated in the system.
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Cabled nylon core designed to elongate in the event of an accidental shock load providing the user a higher margin of safety
Static
60
@ 300 lbf = 5.9% @ 600 lbf = 8.4% @ 1000 lbf = 10.5%
Canyonline
$374.95 - $576.95
VIEW PRODUCTBlueWater Canyon Pro
$396.95 - $573.95
This rope is great for the rough sand stone of southern Utah. It is used for many industrial & military applications. It has a 100% HMPE core that is covered in a durable cabled, solution dyed polyester sheath. It sheds water quickly. It should only be used with a descender that allows you to add friction, like the Hoodoo Belay device. It is NOT recommended for use with an ATC or Pirana descender.
8mm (.31 inches)
5000
Orange
Durable cabled, solution dyed polyester sheath.
A 100% HMPE core (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene).
Static
40
@ 300 lbf = 1.3% @ 600 lbf = 2.5% @ 1000 lbf = 3.8%
BlueWater Canyon Pro
$396.95 - $573.95
VIEW PRODUCTBlueWater Canyon Pro DS
$455.95 - $697.95
The BlueWater Canyon Pro DS (Dual Sheath) is an 8 mm canyoneering rope. It's sheath is made up of Polyester and Technora. It has a 100% HMPE core.
8mm (.31 inches)
5000
Orange
Dual Sheath) is a combination of a hybrid design Polyester/Technora sheath.
58
100% HMPE core
Static
41
@ 300 lbf = 1.5% @ 600 lbf = 2.4% @ 1000 lbf = 2.8%
BlueWater Canyon Pro DS
$455.95 - $697.95
VIEW PRODUCTBlueWater Canyon Extreme
$491.95 - $751.95
The Canyon Extreme rope is one of the top canyoneering ropes on the market. It is a thinner rope at 8 mm, but has great durability and strength. It has a Technora sheath for great cut resistance. It is made up of HMPE core strands making it a high strength rope and very light weight. It is NOT recommended to use this rope with an ATC or Pirana style descender due to potential slippage, especially on bigger rappels. It is recommended that you use this rope with a descender that provides good friction like the Hoodoo Belay Device.
8mm (.31 inches)
5500
Orange
Technora sheath strands for superior cut resistance
58
100% HMPE core strands create a high strength and light weight rope.
Static
42
@ 300 lbf = 1.3% @ 600 lbf = 1.9% @ 1000 lbf = 2.6%
BlueWater Canyon Extreme
$491.95 - $751.95
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