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YOUR NEW PMI ROPE It may feel lightweight, but the rope you now hold in your hands represents the latest advances in climbing rope technology. What that means is that you can climb - even fall - with the utmost confi dence (provided that you employ sounds climbing techniques of course!)

BUILT FOR LIFE At PMI, Life Safety ropes have been our business since 1976. Our Since 1976, PMI has grown to become a leading manufacturer of life quality program is certifi ed and continuously audited to ISO 9001, safety rope. As a company of climbers, cavers, and rescuers, we have and the most comprehensive ISO quality standards. The ropes good reason to be fully committed to creating rope that lasts. themselves are third party tested and certifi ed to appropriate standards, and the performance data you see comes directly from By understanding the needs of the rope user, PMI has been able to those independent labs. Low impact force, high fall ratings - the defi ne quality throughout our 30 years of manufacturing. This has numbers say it all. also enabled us to bring technology and safety to you: our valued customer. You can trust whatever goal you are reaching for to PMI. We are dedicated to your safety as a climber, and you should be We’ve got your back. too. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your new rope and appropriate use and care criteria. Safe & Happy Climbing, The PMI Team CHOOSING YOUR ROPE TWIN ROPES Used in pairs, Twin Ropes are clipped UNPACKING YOUR ROPE together while still providing the advantage Although this might sound trivial - we encourage you to take the time of having two ropes for those long rappels. to read and follow the following unpacking instructions so your PMI Plus giving you the added bonus to share the 00 rope is ready to climb when you are. load with your partner on the approach. Both 8.1 and 8.6 PMI Ropes are certifi ed for PMI ropes are factory coiled torsion free and neutral to give you a Twin & Half rope use. head start in maintaining a kink free rope. To keep it this way, unpack your rope for the fi rst time by unwrapping the rope ends from around HALF ROPES the coil and putting your arms through the center of the coil, one from Half ropes are the perfect choice for each side. Beginning with the outside of the coil, unwind the coil end those long routes where friction or sketchy over end by rotating your arms on over the other, letting it ‘fl ake’ into gear placement demand an added safety a pile (it may help to use two people for this task). Once the uncoiling measure. These give you the added 1/2 is complete, take the other end at the top of the pile (or rope bag), to confi dence on mixed routes, long descents, or clear any twists that may have found their way in. where there is a likelihood of rope damage. Both 8.1 and 8.6 PMI Ropes are certifi ed for In use, all ropes kink to some extent due to distortions and the Twin & Half rope use. longitudinal axis most often caused by belaying or rappelling with frictions hitches or fi gure 8s. To remove kinks, simply let the rope hang SINGLE ROPES free from one end until they have spun out. Using a rope bag instead Single ropes are the most widely used among of coiling your rope will also help prevent kinking. climbers. They are easy to clip and belay, 1 and can be used in almost any situation. PMI offers Single ropes from 9.4mm-11mm.

PMI LIMITED WARRANTY PMI products are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year. PMI will repair or replace the item without charge provided inspection at our factory discloses no misuse or alteration, which, in our judgment, has affected the condition or functioning of the product. All implied warranties imposed by law in connection with the sale of PMI products are also limited in duration to a period of one year. PMI expressly excludes and shall not be liable for any consequential damages arising out of any breach of the express or implied warranties on sales of PMI products. Because of the high risks involved in high angle rope work such as, but not limited to, rescue, rope access, caving, rappelling, rock climbing and mountaineering, no further warranties exist or are implied by PMI. Regulations issued under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act require us to include the following statement: some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts nor the excluding or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. WEBV1-0411 feet of a climb you may be at risk of hitting the ground due to stretch. ROPE SPECIFICATIONS The new UIAA test method measures actual rope elongation during Don’t just take our word for it, PMI ropes travel half way around a fall and must not exceed 40%. This figure goes down with age, so the world to be tested and certified to UIAA an CE standards by an the closer your rope starts to the 40% maximum, the longer active life independent testing laboratory. Why? We want you to have every your rope should have. assurance that you can rely on PMI when it counts the most. Here are what the specifications mean: PROTECTING YOUR ROPE Diameter Many climbers assume that a thin diameter also indicates lightweight As a general guideline, a rope should be retired within about 4 to - which has spurred some manufacturers to take some liberty in 5 years of its purchase even if it is only used occasionally. Under reporting diameters. It is also enticing to have a rope with a small normal use, such as weekends, two years is a more reasonable diameter moniker and number of falls that compete with fatter ropes. working life. Very active or full time climbers can expect the working Consider diameter in direct relation to weight if you want to know life of a rope to be between three months and one year, depending how much yarn is really in a rope. In general, thicker diameters will on use. wear longer. Very think diameters ie, 9.4mm) should be used only by experienced climbers with great care. Ropes should be inspected before every use. Make it a habit to look and feel along the entire length of the rope, checking for any lump, Weight bulge, flat spot, hourglass, or any inconsistency. It may also be helpful Weight is measured in grams per meter (g/m) and can be a good to check a rope - or at least questionable spots in a rope - using the indicator of the actual diameter of a rope. When comparing ropes ‘bight method’ by forming a bight in about 1ft sections of the rope. If of similar diameter from different manufacturers, a rope that varies the rope does not curve smoothly and uniformly through the bight, the significantly in weight may actually be over (or under) sized in rope is damaged. actual diameter. Oversized ropes can be incompatible with auxiliary equipment. • Store in a clean, dry, well ventilated place. • Avoid storing on cement floors. Fall Rating • Keep away from damaging chemicals (battery acid, bleach, or compound containing acids or alkalis). The UIAA test consists of a severe factor 1.8 fall over a simulated • Keep your rope clean. 10mm carabiner edge. Single and Half ropes must withstand a • Heavily soiled rope can be washed with a rope washer hose attachment minimum of 5 successive drops while Twin ropes are tested in pairs and or in a front loading washing machine. Avoid washing rope on a regular must hold a minimum of 12 drops. The number of actual drops a rope basis. withstands becomes its fall rating. Keep in mind that Falls Ratings for • Use only clear, cool water - especially for UltraDryTM ropes. Single ropes are not directly comparable with fall ratings for Half and • Non-detergent soap (ex: PMI Rope Soap) may be used if necessary on Twin ropes. Single ropes and Twin rope pairs are tested with an 80 kg very muddy ropes, but do not use soap on UltraDryTM ropes. test mass while Half rope is tested as a Single rope but with only a 55 • Protect from extensive exposure to high heat or UV. • Avoid sharp objects and edges, especially when rope is under load. kg test mass. Note that the field use is quite different from lab testing. • Keep track of the history of your rope, and retire conservatively. While a higher fall rating is better, the actual figure should not be taken too literally. WARNING Impact Force The most important consideration in selecting a rope, Impact Force If your rope has been damaged in any way, it should be retired immediately. If there is any inconsistency in the rope (lump, bulge, flat spot, etc) it should be refers to the amount of energy that a rope transmits to the climber retired immediately. Visible sheath damage is a strong indication that there is and to the protection at the moment the fall is arrested. Falls are as damage to the rope, and is criteria for retirement. described under Fall Rating, above. A maximum of 12 kN force is permitted for a Single and Twin ropes. Impact force for Half ropes must be below 8 kN. Consider impact force in relation to other test PMI DYNAMIC ROPE STATISTICS results. A ropes with a high fall rating and low impact force rating can be relied upon to absorb energy better, fall after fall. Weight Falls Impact Force Elongation Extension 8.1 Half 42.6 g/m 8 5.2 kN 8.9% 35% Elongation Under Load 8.1 Twin 42.6 g/m 18 8.9 kN 7.2% 24% This test measures elongation for a rope under and 80 kg load - no drop, just a hang. Elongation must not exceed 8% (10% for Half 8.6 Half 50 g/m 17 5.5 KN 6.4% 5.5% ropes). The closer your rope is to the maximum, the greater its force 8.1 Twin 50 g/m 20 9.5 kN 5.5% 23% absorption capability by exceeding this maximum could make for an 9.4 57.4 g/m 7 7.9 kN 5.6% 34% exciting ride. 9.9 64 g/m 7 7.9 kN 9.5% 35%

Extension 10.2 69.4 g/m 11 7.9 kN 6.2% 34% Rope extension is a key measurement that dictates the happy medium 10.6 71 g/m 12 8.1 kN 7.7% 34% between falling on a bungee cord vs hitting the end of the rope with a 11 81 g/m 16 8.5 kN 7.2% 34% snap. When climbing on a rope with high extension, for the first several Wall Rope 69 g/m 8 8.2 kN 6.8% 33% EXTRAORDINARY ENGINEERING Extraordinary Engineering PMI Dynamic Ropes are engineered for low impact force, maximum number of falls, and zero sheath slippage - a climber’s best friend.

UltraDry™ In our quest to engineer the ultimate dry rope, we went well beyond the sheath and deep into the core. PMI UltraDry™ ropes have the additional safety and performance elements of a hydrophobic core; aka waterproof. PMI UltraDry™ ropes actually fl oat for hours - really. Every fi lament of core yarn undergoes a process to create an actual shield of polymerized molecules within the yarn. This shield is then secured in place. . . resulting in a durable, resistant, protected yarn which is made into PMI UltraDry™ ropes.

Middle Mark Every PMI rope has a middle mark so you can fi nd the middle of the rope with ease. If the black mark wears, you can easily reapply with the PMI Tec marker.

ID Tape This is the DNA of your rope. The name, date, and place where the rope was made. No x/y chromosomes, but you get the idea.

Half & Half PMI’s revolutionary Half & Half ropes transition from one pattern to another at the middle point of the rope. This seamless and smooth pattern change gives climbers peace of mind in any situation.

Rope Length Your rope length may change with the weather or from dirt and grime. When you bring home your new PMI, we always make sure to give you at least 2% more than the stated length. This is simply another way we ensure you get what you pay for.

PMI QUALITY PMI continues a day by day tradition started in 1976 of making life safety rope products of the highest possible quality. Constant monitoring of our products and processes are an essential part of our third party certifi cations through ISO, UIAA, and CE standards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information about this or other PMI products, contact us.

Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc. Toll Free: 888.764.1437 PO Box 803 Phone: 706.764.1437 LaFayette, GA 30728 Fax: 800.952.3747 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pmirope.com Rope Inspection Log

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