CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING
SUMMARY SINGL ROPS BASALTIC 9.4... P6 TRANSALP 9.8... P6 QUARTZ II 0.2... P7 GRAN TORINO 0.4... P8 TP 0.2... P9 TOP ROCK MM... P9 DOUBL ROPS PRO ALPIN 8.2... P0 PRORCS 9 MM... P0 TWITTR 8.5... P DOUBL & TWIN ROPS COUSIN TRSTC, TH TCHNICAL ROP XPRT Synonym for technical and professional reference on the rope market, Cousin Trestec symbolizes the rigor and know-how of a large industrial group. With more than 60 years of experience in rope manufacturing, Cousin Trestec has become a leading name in the fields of sports (sailing, kitesurf, climbing, paragliding, parachute, canyoning) as well as industry (lifting, furnishing, special events, aeronautics, offshore, military operations, automobile ). COUSIN TRSTC IS: PRO LIGHT 7.7... P2 SINGL, DOUBL & TWIN ROPS OPTIMA 8.9... P3 HIKING ROP RANDO 8 MM... P4 CORDS & SWN WBBING LOOPS... P5 Over 60 years of experience (of which over 50 years in the manufacturing of climbing ropes) 47 000 km of ropes manufactured each year (diameters from 0.5 to 80 ) 60 000 plaits Present on markets all over the world CAVING & CANYONING SPÉLUNCA VCTRAN 9.6... P6 CRISTALIN 0.5... P6 TCHTONIC 9 MM... P8 TCHTONIC 0 MM... P8 TCHTONIC 0.5 MM... P9 XPRTIS AND INNOVATION The perfect know-how of all manufacturing processes (twisting, drawing, impregnation ) together with the best thermic treatments (anti-static, hydrophobic, anti-abrasion ) make of Cousin Trestec a major actor in the ropes industry. Combining technical and innovation is the leitmotif of Cousin research teams. Their privileged collaboration with the greatest sportsmen allows to offer innovative products adapted to all, amateurs as well as professionals. COUSIN GUARANT & TRACABILITY... P20 & SMI-STATIC ROPS STANDARDS... P2 COUSIN TRSTC TRATMNTS... P22 GLOSSARY... P23 2 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 3 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
ROPS RANG COUSIN TRSTC ROPS RANG COUSIN TRSTC ROPS RANG INDOOR CLIMBING OUTDOOR CLIMBING OCCASIONAL INTNSIV HIGH LVL MOUNTAINRING HIKING CAVING & CANYONING ROPS SINGL ROPS BASALTIC 9.4 TRANSALP 9.8 Bertrand Delapierre QUARTZ II 0.2 GRAN TORINO 0.4 TP 0.2 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING HIKING * CAVING Whether hiking, extreme mountaineering or sport climbing, Cousin Trestec offers climbers and hikers light and robust ropes to live their passion safely. asy to handle and reassuring, Cousin dynamic ropes meet the requirements of all users, beginners and experienced climbers alike. QUALITY NGAGMNT To offer best quality products, the technical and quality requirements are part of Cousin Trestec s core concerns. Achieving the best quality standards such as C, UIAA label, ISO 900, NFPA certification is a proof of this coitment. TOP ROCK MM 2 DOUBL ROPS PRO ALPIN 8.2 PRORCS 9 MM TWITTR 8.5 2 DOUBL & TWIN ROPS PRO LIGHT 7.7 2 SINGL, DOUBL & TWIN ROPS OPTIMA 8.9 HIKING ROP RANDO 8 MM CORDS & SWN WBBING LOOPS CORDS All of our products are tested in our own in-house laboratory. We carry out breaking strength tests up to 00 tons, wear and tear tests, flexion tests as well as impact tests. SWN WBBING LOOPS SMI-STATIC ROPS CAVING & CANYONING ROPS SPÉLUNCA VCTRAN 9.6 CRISTALIN 0.5 TCHTONIC 9 MM TCHTONIC 0 MM TCHTONIC 0.5 MM 4 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 5 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
SINGL ROPS BASALTIC 9.4 High dimensional stability. Compactness and roundness appreciated. Its light weight allows significant energy savings when using karabiners. The ultimate rope for extreme climbing when each gram counts to reach performance. 825 NUMBR6 0 S LI P PAG 56 WIGHT 34.5 LO N G A T I O N DIAMTR 9.4 NUMBR OF PLAITS 40 STATIC LONGATION 7.3 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.9 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 070 PRCNTAG 33.3 COMPONNT 00 polyamide Bertrand Delapierre TRANSALP 9.8 QUARTZ II 0.2 xcellent handling. Multi-purpose, especially for sport climbing. Very good flexibility and handling. Its 9.8 diameter offers a very interesting weight. A good balance between diameter, impact force and weight. Very good grip. Rope perfectly suited to all belaying devices. 860 NUMBR 7 0 DIAMTR 9.8 NUMBR OF PLAITS 48 STATIC LONGATION 9.8 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.89 S LI P PAG 63 WIGHT 33. LO N G A T I O N For climbers looking for performance and comfort during repeated falls. 830 DIAMTR NUMBR 8 3 S LI P PAG 0.2 NUMBR OF PLAITS 48 STATIC LONGATION 9. 67 WIGHT 33.6 LO N G A T I O N BRAKING STRNGTH 2 400 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.74 PRCNTAG 36 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 448 COMPONNT 00 polyamide PRCNTAG 32.8 COMPONNT 00 polyamide 6 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 7 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
SINGL ROPS GRAN TORINO 0.4 Very supple. xceptional durability and long life span. Interesting number of falls. TP 0.2 Multi-purpose, this rope offers excellent safety. The benchmark rope for indoor or any intensive use. Multi-purpose climbing. 940 NUMBR 7 0 DIAMTR 0.4 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 S LI P PAG 7 WIGHT 34.7 LO N G A T I O N 930 NUMBR 5 0 DIAMTR 0.2 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 STATIC LONGATION 7.7 S LI P PAG 70 WIGHT 3.6 LO N G A T I O N STATIC LONGATION 8.2 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.88 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.94 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 230 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 25 PRCNTAG 49.6 PRCNTAG 4 COMPONNT 00 polyamide COMPONNT 00 polyamide TOP ROCK MM High resistance and durability thanks to its 30 reinforced sheath. Great safety in intensive use. 820 NUMBR 0 0 S LI P PAG 74 WIGHT 34.9 LO N G A T I O N DIAMTR 0.7 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 STATIC LONGATION 6.4 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.79 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 465 PRCNTAG 39.2 COMPONNT 00 polyamide www.vuedici.org CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC 9
DOUBL ROPS PRO ALPIN 8.2 2 Light and fluid dynamic rope. Very good grip. Very safe for mountain, snow, ice and mixed routes. 560 NUMBR 7 5 S LI P PAG 4 WIGHT 34 LO N G A T I O N DIAMTR 8.2 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 STATIC LONGATION.4 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.87 BRAKING STRNGTH 60 PRCNTAG 36.6 COMPONNT 00 polyamide Xavier Leroux PRORCS 9 MM 2 2 TWITTR 8.5 High performance, robust multi-purpose rope. For multi-pitch rock climbs, adventure climbing and mountaineering. Fluid and robust, this rope is particularly well suited for mountaineering and ice climbing. Adventure climbing and multi-purpose mountaineering. 540 NUMBR 9 0 S LI P PAG 46.5 WIGHT 3.7 LO N G A T I O N 640 NUMBR 8 0 S LI P PAG 47 WIGHT 32.3 LO N G A T I O N DIAMTR 8.6 NUMBR OF PLAITS 40 DIAMTR 8.5 NUMBR OF PLAITS 40 STATIC LONGATION 0 STATIC LONGATION 0.9 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.87 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.9 BRAKING STRNGTH 55 BRAKING STRNGTH 500 PRCNTAG 40 PRCNTAG 39 COMPONNT 00 polyamide COMPONNT 00 polyamide 0 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
DOUBL & TWIN ROPS PRO LIGHT 7.7 2 Used either double or twin, this rope is the lightest one on the market. Adventure and ice climbing. NUMBR S LI P PAG WIGHT LO N G A T I O N 2 550 5 4 38 35.7 850 6 4 38 32.3 DIAMTR 7.6 7.7 2 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 32 STATIC LONGATION.6 9.6 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.95 0.95 BRAKING STRNGTH 420 420 PRCNTAG 38 38 COMPONNT 00 polyamide 00 polyamide Bertrand Delapierre SINGL, DOUBL & TWIN ROPS 2 OPTIMA 8.9 Light, fluid multi-purpose rope. This rope will satisfy extreme climbers as well as traditional ones. NUMBR S LI P PAG WIGHT LO N G A T I O N 780 5 0 54 36 2 590 5 0 54 32.3 900 37 0 54 28 2 DIAMTR 8.9 8.9 8.9 NUMBR OF PLAITS 40 40 40 STATIC LONGATION 9.2 9.2 5.4 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.82 0.82 0.82 BRAKING STRNGTH 2040 2 040 2 040 PRCNTAG 33 33 33 COMPONNT 00 polyamide 00 polyamide 00 polyamide 2 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC 3 Bertrand Delapierre
HIKING ROP CORDS & SWN WBBING LOOPS CORDS Multi-purpose cords. Available in different lengths and 25m or 200m reels. Used only as auxiliary for climbing, mountaineering, caving and working at heights. DIAMTR 2 3 4 5 6 7 WIGHT 2 6.5 0.9 5.3 24.7 30.7 BRAKING STRNGTH 87 260 >320 >500 >720 >980 LNGTHS 0 m 0 m 7 m 6 m 5.5 m 4 m COMPONNT 00 polyamide STANDARD N564 N564 N564 N564 RANDO 8 MM Very practical for hiking and mountain skiing. SWN WBBING LOOPS Sewn webbing loops in different lengths, 9 large. Breaking strength: 2200. Confidence rope for crossing tricky sections on hikes and scrambles. Webbing for anchors and belays. 50 NUMBR 6 4.8 WIGHT ORANG BLU YLLOW RD DIAMTR 8 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 COMPONNT 00 polyamide LNGTH 0.60 m 0.80 m.20 m.50 m COMPONNT 00 polyamide STANDARD NF N566 & N795 4 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 5 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
CAVING & CANYONING SPLUNCA VCTRAN 9.6 Semi-static rope with special internal thread reducing the elongation and the yo-yo effect on long pitches. B Very low elongation rope. 478 NUMBR 0 0 S LI P PAG 60.4 WIGHT 42.4 C N TAG DIAMTR 9.8 COR PRCNTAG 57.6 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 LONGATION FROM 50 TO 50 KG FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.82 BRAKING STRNGTH > 800 RTRACTION.5 COMPONNT Polyamide, Vectran CRISTALIN 0.5 Safe, this semi-static rope is very appreciated by users. B Jocelyn Chavy Jocelyn Chavy Lightweight rope, permanent flexibility for easy handling. 552 5 NUMBR 0 S LI P PAG 73 WIGHT 44.8 C N TAG DIAMTR 0.9 COR PRCNTAG 55.2 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 LONGATION FROM 50 TO 50 KG 2.80 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.73 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 230 RTRACTION 0.0 BRAKING STRNGTH WITH A FIGUR-OF-8 KNOT COMPONNT 50 Polyester, Polypropylene 6 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC 7 Jocelyn Chavy
CAVING & CANYONING TCHTONIC 9 MM Perfectly designed for caving, this rope offers an excellent abrasion - resistance & flexibility ratio. B specially made for deep caves where the size of any carried rope is of critical importance. 390 NUMBR 3 0 S LI P PAG 52.5 WIGHT 42 C N TAG DIAMTR 9 COR PRCNTAG 58 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 LONGATION FROM 50 TO 50 KG 5 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT 0.8 BRAKING STRNGTH 2 470 RTRACTION 2.60 BRAKING STRNGTH WITH A FIGUR-OF-8 KNOT COMPONNT > 200 00 polyamide Damien Locatelli TCHTONIC 0 MM A A TCHTONIC 0.5 MM Light, high performance and stable semi-static rope. Comfortable diameter, perfectly suitable for use in hazardous surroundings. Suitable for all surroundings and all levels of steepness. The benchmark rope, the most popular rope in caving. 470 NUMBR 4 0 S LI P PAG 63 WIGHT 4 C N TAG 480 NUMBR >20 0 S LI P PAG 7 WIGHT 43 C N TAG DIAMTR 0 COR PRCNTAG 58 DIAMTR 0.5 COR PRCNTAG 57 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 NUMBR OF PLAITS 32 LONGATION FROM 50 TO 50 KG 5 LONGATION FROM 50 TO 50 KG 4.60 FLXIBILITY TO KNOT FLXIBILITY TO KNOT BRAKING STRNGTH 2 930 BRAKING STRNGTH 3 40 RTRACTION 2.70 RTRACTION 2.60 BRAKING STRNGTH WITH A FIGUR-OF-8 KNOT > 500 BRAKING STRNGTH WITH A FIGUR-OF-8 KNOT > 500 COMPONNT 00 polyamide COMPONNT 00 polyamide 8 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 9 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
COUSIN GUARANT & TRACABILITY & SMI-STATIC ROPS STANDARDS AND SMI-STATIC ROPS STANDARDS ROPS C N892 compliant. Designed especially for climbing, these ropes must be used any time a move is made above an anchor point. Able to absorb energy generated by a violent fall thanks to their elasticity, these ropes are made for experienced people. Ropes known as Single with a diameter less than 0.5 are now the most coonly used on the market. N892 MAIN RQUIRMNTS XTRACT TYP Single rope Double rope 2 Twin rope NUMBR OF FALLS (FACTOR 2) 5 (80 kg) 5 (55 kg) 2 (80 kg 2 strands) FORC (FACTOR 2) LONGATION (FACTOR 2) 200 800 200 < 40 < 40 < 40 STATIC LONGATION 0 2 0 COUSIN TRSTC GUARANT SMI-STATIC ROPS SLIPPAG 20 20 20 3 YARS All of our ropes are guaranteed for 3 years against all manufacturing faults. TRACABILITYÉ Cousin Trestec ropes have a unique identification number UNI. SRVIC LIF The service life of the product depends on the frequency and type of use. More precisely called static or braided ropes, they have a low elongation coefficient. N89 standard compliant these ropes are mainly used to reach, to position or to maintain oneself at ones working station. With low elongation, ropes known as semi-static avoid the Yo-yo effect when climbing or while suspended. These ropes offer great reliability and have a wide range of applications, particularly in the 0.5 and diameters. This guarantee obviously excludes normal wear and tear of the rope or any problem resulting from a poor storage or maintenance. COUSIN GUARANT also excludes all damage to the rope resulting from use in any other purpose than climbing, mountaineering or work at height. Made to last, our ropes have the UIAA label and are C N892 or C N89 compliant. It allows you to follow the chain of production and find all the features of the rope. The ropes are supplied, no matter what their presentation, with a user guide, a product label and end labels on which regulatory information is provided. For their safety, or in case of a rope being cut into several lengths, it is the responsibility of the user to guarantee the presence of relevant markings at each end of the rope. The use of the rope with mechanical devices, friction, UV rays, humidity, will speed up wear and tear. DURATION OF INTNSIV 3 months to year AVRAG 2 to 3 years RGULAR BUT LIGHT 4 to 5 years N89 MAIN RQUIRMNTS XTRACT TYP A B NUMBR OF FALLS (FACTOR ) FORC (FACTOR 0.3) STATIC LONGATION (50 TO 50 KG) 5 (00 kg) 600 (00 kg) 5 (80 kg) 600 (80 kg) 5 5 STATIC LOAD 2 200 minimum 800 minimum STATIC LOAD WITH FIGUR-OF-8 KNOT (3 MINUTS) SLIPPAG 500 200 < 20+0 (Ø-9 ) if Ø 2 < 20+5 (Ø-2 ) if 2. < Ø < 6 < 20+0 (Ø-9 ) if Ø 2 < 20+5 (Ø-2 ) if 2. < Ø < 6 INFRQUNT 0 years (maximum duration of use) 20 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC 2
COUSIN TRSTC TRATMNTS GLOSSARY COUSIN TRSTC TRATMNTS GLOSSARY ROPS Impregnation process of each individual sheath component that significantly improves the resistance of the rope to dust, moisture and abrasion in classical usage. First line of defense against external aggression, this treatment provides excellent durability. SINGL ROPS Can be used as a single strand as a link between the climber and the belayer. Mountain and cliff activities, indoor, etc. xclusive process of optimizing the mechanical characteristics of each polyamide thread during the braiding operation and of each component used in the manufacture of our climbing ropes. 2 DOUBL ROPS Separate karabiner for each possible strand enables best results in the mountain, on long routes and for ice climbing, etc. Marking of the middle of the rope by black line. Sustainable and practical when preparing an abseiling, hoisting a rope or simply evaluate the remaining length of rope. TWIN ROPS It is necessary to karabiner the two strands at each safety point. For use in the mountains or for ice climbing. Polyamide materials are recycled, reused. A responsible and honest approach. COUSIN TRSTC OPTIONAL TCHNOLOGIS SMI-STATIC ROPS A A TYP ROP This rope should allow movement and progression. It is to be used for descent or ascent. Can be used for caving, canyoning, working on rope, rescue and safety practices. Hydrophobic treatment of the core and sheath, which limits the moisture absorption and increases the resistance to abrasion. This treatment offers a high protection of the rope against the water infiltration through the polymerization technique. The ThermoCore is a process that involves fusing the sheath and the core of the rope by heatfusion in order to remove the sock effect. This method confers the rope an exceptional breaking strength, limited internal abrasion and slippage. B B TYP ROP Rope of lower diameter and strength than A type rope, requiring more precaution and care during use. Use in caving, canyoning, work on rope, rescue or security practices. Our ropes are packed in an exclusive coiling technique allowing a quick and easy unwinding of the rope. The rope is iediately ready to use for climbing. StopAqua, ThermoCore and AntiTwist options are avaliable only on request on our pre-cut lengths exclusively. 22 COUSIN TRSTC CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING 23 CLIMBING * MOUNTAINRING * HIKING * CAVING COUSIN TRSTC
L XPRT N CORDAGS TCHNIQUS TH TCHNICAL ROP XPRT In view to a permanent improvement policy of our publications, we reserve the right to change or modify the characteristics of any of the products shown in this catalogue without prior notice. Furthermore, this document is not contractual, and is published subject to errors or omissions. COUSIN TRSTC I 8 rue Abbé Bonpain I 59 7 WRVICQ SUD I France www.cousin-trestec.com I contact@cousin-trestec.com PHOTOS : François Blazquez Shutterstock Bertrand Delapierre www.vuedici.org Xavier Leroux Jocelyn Chavy Damien Locatelli Cousin Trestec I DSIGN BY : PIOIM