What part of kernmantle rope supports most of the load?

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What part of kernmantle rope supports most of the load?

In kernmantle rope, the load you apply is carried primarily by the kern—the internal core fibers that run along the rope’s length. The outer sheath (the mantle) mainly protects those core fibers from abrasion, wear, and damage and helps the rope grip and handle well. It does not carry the majority of the load, even though some load transfer happens through friction and bending. There isn’t a separate liner component in standard kernmantle rope, and a splice is simply a method for joining rope ends, not a load-bearing part of the rope.

In kernmantle rope, the load you apply is carried primarily by the kern—the internal core fibers that run along the rope’s length. The outer sheath (the mantle) mainly protects those core fibers from abrasion, wear, and damage and helps the rope grip and handle well. It does not carry the majority of the load, even though some load transfer happens through friction and bending. There isn’t a separate liner component in standard kernmantle rope, and a splice is simply a method for joining rope ends, not a load-bearing part of the rope.

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