The first rope designed specifically for Colorado Plateau Canyoneering, the Canyon Fire has become popular with discerning canyon enthusiasts across the globe. Since the sheath is what counts, we added material there to create a “sheath-heavy” static rope, with 60% of the material devoted to the sheath. The result is a cut resistant, durable rope at a reasonable weight and an affordable price. It is on the stiff side for a tad more friction, to help resist cutting, and so it has a noticeably lesser tendency to get stuck in cracks on the pull down.

We carefully finish the ends to weld the sheath to the core without making the end larger than the rope itself, and to not create a long stiff section.

You can ADD cuts to your order for a modest fee. Some people order a spool then have it cut to non-standard lengths. We are to serve your needs, so we charge a modest fee for this service. Or you can order ‘by the foot’, which works out much the same.

The 2025 Shipment arrived in Mt Carmel on June 24th. Alas, my costs went up by 15%, so the price is higher by that amount. New color is ‘tan’ with blue.

Our new Slyther is a high-tech rope that is both durable, light, and slinky / smooth; and extracts the maximum possible cash from your wallet… (almost, there are more expensive ropes). 75% Technora Sheath (+25% polyester), Dyneema core. It is very light, 41.71 grams per meter, though not quite the lightest real rope available. Please read the hangtag, image #2.

Only available by direct sales, and only in 120’, 200’ and 300’ lengths - and full spools. There might be Odd Cuts from time to time. I added a 15’ length if people want to have it in hand before buying (limit, 1 x 15’ piece per customer). We can TRY to do something else if you ask for it.

(The actual rope lengths are 126, 210, and 315' to allow for 5% shrinkage. NOTE: Odd Cuts are the actual length…)

I highly suggest doing 3 wet/dry cycles before using the rope if you can. It improves the hand of the rope to a small degree. In my test of this, the rope shrank by 4% with the 3 cycles.

2 lb 12.8 oz per 100 feet ==

5 lb 9.6 oz per 200 feet. ===

8 lb 6.4 oz per 300 feet.

41.71 grams per meter

I have had problems Toggling (FiddleStick/SmoothOperator) with the Slyther as the knot overtightens. Be careful with this, and maybe position the stick a bit further out. Definitely untie and retie the knot before going last. Anticipate having to pull harder than usual.

The hangtag has many warnings about it being super-fast… which apply when the rope is brand new, but it breaks in quickly and becomes similar in friction to the Canyon Fire, though completely opposite in hand. I still don’t think third hands will work well with this rope even when broken in, but then I don’t like third hands in general. So you are on your own, as you always are.

The modern, effective way to manage your lifeline in canyons. Rope Silos allow you to handle just the part of the rope you need, and keep the rest in the bag. The stiff rim and foam-padded sides make loading the rope a snap, and a couple of tie-in options allow flexibility in technique. A shoulder strap and two handles make it easy to carry or pass along to the young, strong persons in your canyon crew.

PROTIP: Write your name and phone number on the inside of the drawcord sleeve with a sharpie.

A latest version of our popular Bagarino Rope Bag

THE ropebag for working ropes in the 80 to 120 to 150 foot range. Functioning much like a Rope Silo, it features a three-panel design, perforated vinyl sides, oversized/flared top skirt. Foam for floatation and to help hold it open for stuffing. Elongated shape works well for stacking atop your pack. Smallish, efficient, cute… what more could you ask for?

Colors, perhaps? This version has a pleasant, hi-vis color on the front, and a related color on the back. So Orange/Red, Light Blue/Royal Blue, Neon Green/Kelly Green, Pynk/Turquoise. With Black sides and a primarily Silver weasel neck!

Note: The SECO-150 also works for this length of rope… but does not have foam, does not float.

PROTIP: Write your name and phone number on the inside of the drawcord sleeve (aka weasel neck) with a sharpie.