Salewa Ortles Master Cord 6MM Precut

The new Ortles Master rope sets new standards in alpine climbing and technical mountaineering: It combines a high breaking strength of over 15 kN with excellent UV resistance and a lightweight design. The hybrid construction combines a robust polyamide sheath with a high-molecular-weight (UHMW) polyethylene core. The material—also known as high-strength PE for simplicity’s sake—is lighter and yet stronger than steel and Kevlar. This combination ensures exceptional strength while still offering excellent knotability. The pre-cut 6-millimeter sling comes with sealed, rounded ends and is versatile: it can be used as a Prusik loop, for setting up belay stations, for rappelling, as well as for threading hourglasses or setting up a pulley system. Salewa’s special color-coding system makes it easy to use: Thanks to the consistent color scheme in green, blue, red, and gray, lengths can be instantly identified and correctly selected while climbing.