Military / First responders
Our ropes have been the focus of military and first responders since our inception. We work hand in hand with these groups to engineer ropes made specifically for the technical and high abuse situations they subject ropes to, often while the project is still confidential. In most cases these organizations specify our ropes by name when going out for public bid.
For these groups MAXIM® has added military specific colors to our dynamic and static rope portfolio. The Glider Digi-Camo 10.2mm and Glider Camoforest 10.5mm are perfectly suitable for tactical climbing and run fast through belay devices thanks to their smooth TPT-cover. Apex OD green in 9.9 and 10.5mm offers great abrasion resistance due to its robust tradition pattern cover. We also have accessory cords in tactical colors.
When it comes to rappelling or bailing out of critical situations, static ropes are the right choice. The superior static rope KM III (formerly from New England Ropes) is available in black and OD green in various diameters. We also produce PLATINUM® Protect PES/PA 10.5mm, which provides for greater safety due to its permanent and mechanical connection of the core and cover. When weight is a critical factor in operations thin ropes with high breaking force like the 3mm and 5mmTech Cord become more and more common for rappelling. They are the core ropes used in our micro rappel kits.
Being made in the USA also allows Maxim to produce many ropes that are Berry Compliant. These are 100% manufactured in the US using US components. Your Maxim or TEUFELBERGER can provide information on which ropes meet this standard.
MAXIM offers the following ropes for military and first responders:
Glider
Apex
Tech Cord
Polyester Accessory Cord
Prusik Cord
Micro Rappel Kit
About MAXIM Dynamic Ropes
Dynamic climbing ropes are the most important piece of gear you have, because they keep you from hitting the ground. Their high elongation absorbs most of the shock in a fall, thereby taking the load off of your body and your anchors. MAXIM ropes are made of 100% high quality nylon and feature a kernmantle construction with twisted nylon cores and a braided nylon cover. MAXIM’s long lasting dynamic climbing lines are designed as a compact rope with high-energy absorption. Each of our dynamic climbing lines offers excellent handling, superior abrasion resistance and high durability.
Special features of MAXIM dynamic ropes
The core of every dynamic MAXIM Climbing rope is dry treated with our special Endura DRY treatment process, including our indoor gym ropes. This is for the ultimate level of safety protection since nylon loses a lot of strength when wet. In addition, for maximum water-repellency, selected models also feature Endura 2x-DRY and have both a dry core and a specially treated dry cover. Those ropes fulfill the requirements of UIAA water-repellency.
Our Pinnacle and Glider series also feature MAXIM’s TPT (Twill Pattern Technology) which aligns the sheath yarns with the direction the rope moves through your protection. This dramatically reduces rope drag and provides for buttery rappels.
The Chalk Line gym ropes also feature our Str8 Jacket technology, in which we tightly weave the sheath around a mid-sheath which grips the core. These are the longest lasting gym ropes on the planet.
Standards for dynamic climbing ropes
Dynamic climbing ropes are generally certified in three categories; single ropes, half ropes and twin ropes. All of them are certified to the European Standard EN 892 and the international standard UIAA 101. Within these standards, the rope’s construction, sheath slippage, static and dynamic elongation, maximum impact force at first fall as well as the minimum number of falls a rope has to withstand are regulated. Please find more information on climbing rope types and requirements of the standards in our Tech info section.
"MAXIM sets the standard for durability of climbing ropes in the industry. In the end, a rope is our lifeline, and for many years now I've felt 100% confident trusting my life to thee amazing cords. "
Jonathan Siegrist