Marlow Gecko 13mm Climbing Rope
£131.31 – £712.33
Designed as a traditional 13mm climbing rope for double rope technique. Gecko has a tough and durable 16 plait Polyester cover making the rope supply and hard wearing – ideal for use with friction hitches. UKCA and CE certified in accordance with EN 1891, Gecko can be spliced* but is also available with either low profile spliced eyes or sewn eye termination.

ROPE PROPERTIES | |
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ROPE CLASSIFICATION | TYPE A |
DIAMETER (mm) | 13.0 |
SHEATH SLIPPAGE | 0 |
50-150KG ELONGATION (%) | 1.5 |
SHRINKAGE (%) | 0 |
MASS CORE (G/M) | 34.0 |
MASS COVER (G/M) | 91.4 |
MASS ROPE (G/M) | 125.4 |
MINIMUM STATIC EXTERNAL TERMINATIONS (KN) | 22 |
AVG. STATIC STRENGTH EXTERNAL TERMINATIONS (KN) | 32.1 |
MINIMUM STATIC STRENGTH WITH TERMINATIONS (KN) | 15 |
AVG. STATIC STRENGTH SEWN EYE (KN) | 28.3 |
AVG. STATIC STRENGTH FIGURE-8 LOOP (KN) | 18.4 |
AVG. STATIC STRENGTH WITH LOW-PROFILE EYE (KN) | 18.1 |
FALL FACTOR 1 FALLS – FIGURE-8 LOOP | 8 |
PEAK FORCE (KN) – FIGURE-8 LOOP | 5.9 |
MATERIAL | POLYESTER |
TEST STANDARD | EN 1891 |

Gecko is meticulously engineered for Arborists, featuring a robust 16-plait polyester cover and a twisted polyester core. This unique composition imbues the rope with remarkable suppleness, durability, and strength.
Gecko proudly boasts UKCA and CE certifications and offers a choice between two distinct colour options. It’s also available with either spliced or two options of sewn eye terminations, complete with standard removable cloth protection.
(Subjected to rigorous testing in accordance with EN 1891)
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