Polysteel 3-Strand Rope 220 m Roll
About Southern Ropes
Southern Ropes Polysteel 3-strand rope by the roll, shock cord by the roll or metre, and rescue braid, 2 mm polyester braid and 8 mm yacht braid cut by the metre. Southern Ropes designs and makes synthetic rope in Cape Town and exports to more than 50 countries. It's the cord divers use for bungees, lanyards and float lines, and boat owners for moorings and sheets. Order online from Scuba Evolution in Johannesburg, delivered anywhere in South Africa.
Southern Ropes in South Africa
Southern Ropes is a Cape Town rope maker. The company says it has been making synthetic rope there since 1984, for marine, mining, rescue, defence and industrial work, and that it exports to more than 50 countries. The brand also makes high-performance sailing braids and industrial ropes; what we list is the everyday cord and rope that ends up on dive kit and small boats.
Rope for moorings and buoy lines
The Polysteel 3-Strand Rope 220 m Roll is the heavy-duty choice. It floats, resists sun and abrasion, and Southern Ropes rates it, size for size, at almost three times the strength of manila. A full roll suits a dive school laying out training-site buoys, an anchor warp or long-term moorings.
Shock cord for bungees and lashings
Divers use shock cord for backplate bungees, cylinder bands and hose stowage on sidemount rigs. Buy Shock Cord per Metre for a single rig or a couple of repairs; the 4 and 5 mm cords carry a 120 kg break load and the 6 mm 300 kg. The Shock Cord Roll makes sense for a workshop, dive centre or boat owner who rigs a lot of it.
Braid by the metre
Rescue Braid per Metre is yellow, floating polypropylene that stays soft in wet hands: replacement line for a throw bag or lifebuoy, or a trail line behind a dive boat. Polyester Braid 2 mm per Metre is thin, low-stretch cord in seven colours for torch, slate and reel lanyards, handy for colour-coding each buddy pair's kit. Yacht Braid 8 mm per Metre is the polyester braid for sheets and halyards that also makes a comfortable bow line for a small dive boat or tender.
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Questions we get asked
Is Southern Ropes made in South Africa?
Yes. Southern Ropes says its ropes are made in Cape Town, where it has been manufacturing since 1984.
What shock cord size do I need for a backplate bungee?
Divers use shock cord for bungee loops on backplates and cylinder bands. The 4 and 5 mm cords have a 120 kg break load and the 6 mm cord 300 kg, so match it to the job and the hardware it threads through.
Can I buy rope by the metre?
Yes. Shock cord, rescue braid, 2 mm polyester braid and 8 mm yacht braid are sold by the metre, cut to the length you order. Polysteel comes as a 220 m roll.
Does rescue braid float?
Yes. It's multifilament polypropylene, core and cover, so it floats where a swimmer can see and grab it.
How do I order Southern Ropes in Johannesburg?
Order Southern Ropes online from Scuba Evolution in Johannesburg, delivered anywhere in South Africa.