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| Rope Construction Selection Guide |
| Property | Twisted Rope | Diamond Braid | Hollow Core | Smooth Braid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spliceable | No | No | Yes | No |
| Flexibility | • | •• | •••• | ••• |
| Flattens under load | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rotates under load | Yes | No | No | No |
| Knot holding ability | •• | •••• | ••• | ••• |
| Economical | •••• | •• | ••• | • |
| Abrasion resistance | •• | ••• | • | •••• |
| •••• BEST ••• BETTER •• GOOD • NOT RECOMMENDED |
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