Premium Aerial Rope Corde Lisse – Performance & Comfort
Quick answer: a corde lisse aerial rope, 32 mm in diameter, built from a cotton cover over a nylon core, with a Safe Working Load of 546 kg (1,204 lb) per rope — derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 5,465 kg (12,048 lb) at a 10:1 safety factor. Available in 6.5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 m, in black, white or red. Handcrafted to order in Alicante, Spain. What corde lisse is, and what this rope is for Corde lisse is a single rope hung from one rigging point and climbed, wrapped and dropped on. Unlike silks, there is no second tail — every wrap is built on one line, so diameter and surface texture matter more than they do on fabric. This rope is built for climbs, toe-hangs, wraps and drops. The rope itself is 32 mm in diameter — thicker than the 26 mm grip on our dance trapeze and lyra bar, which are gripped against a bar rather than wrapped in the hand. What length do I need? Rope length = floor-to-rigging-point height + 2 m. Corde lisse hangs from a single point and does not fold over it, so the rope is not doubled the way silks are. That is why the formula here is height + 2 m rather than the (height × 2) + 2 m we publish for aerial silks. Floor to rigging point Rope length to order Up to 4.5 m (14'9") Less 6.5 m (≈ 21 ft) 5 m (16'5") 7 m (≈ 22 ft) 6 m (19'8") 8 m (≈ 26 ft) 7 m (23'0") 9 m (≈ 29 ft) 8 m (26'3") 10 m (≈ 32 ft) Measure to the rigging point itself, not to the ceiling — if your point hangs below the ceiling on a beam or a truss, the difference comes straight off your usable length. The length you select at checkout is the rope you receive, not your ceiling height. Rigging points above 8 m are covered by custom lengths up to 15 m — contact us before ordering. Full specifications Material Cotton cover over a nylon core Diameter 32 mm (1.26 in) Top termination Spliced eye with thimble Safe Working Load 546 kg (1,204 lb) per rope Minimum Breaking Strength 5,465 kg (12,048 lb) Safety Factor 10:1 Lengths 6.5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 m from the dropdown; custom to 15 m on request Colours Black, white, red Made in Alicante, Spain Processing 3–5 business days Shipping Free worldwide, 5–8 business days Understanding the safety numbers The Minimum Breaking Strength is the load at which the rope fails: 5,465 kg. The Safety Factor of 10:1 divides that down to the Safe Working Load of 546 kg. That margin is not spare capacity — it is sized to absorb the shock loads a drop puts through the line, which run far above body weight. Treat 546 kg as a limit, not a target. The figure is per rope, and your rigging point, carabiner and swivel each need to be rated to at least the same load. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. New to this? Read our guide to SWL, MBS and safety factors. What's included The rope, finished with a spliced eye and a thimble at the top. No carabiner and no swivel — you will also need a rated rigging point, a locking carabiner and a swivel, each rated to at least 546 kg. Care and inspection Inspect the full length before every session, paying attention to the spliced eye and to any section that takes repeated friction. Look for flattening, glazing, or a change in diameter. Store dry and out of direct sunlight. Spot-clean with cool water and a mild detergent; do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Frequently asked questions What is the rope made of? A cotton cover over a nylon core. The cotton gives a grip that stays predictable under chalk and sweat, and the nylon core carries the load. There is no steel in the rope itself. How thick is the rope? 32 mm (1.26 in) in diameter. That is thicker than the 26 mm grip on our dance trapeze and lyra, which are held against a bar rather than wrapped in the hand. How much weight can this aerial rope hold? The Safe Working Load is 546 kg (1,204 lb) per rope, derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 5,465 kg (12,048 lb) divided by a 10:1 safety factor. That margin absorbs the shock loads of drops rather than being spare capacity, so 546 kg is a limit and not a target. What length corde lisse do I need for my ceiling? Rope length = floor-to-rigging-point height + 2 m. A 5 m rigging point needs 7 m of rope, 6 m needs 8 m, 7 m needs 9 m and 8 m needs 10 m; ceilings under 4.5 m take the Less 6.5 m option. Corde lisse hangs from a single point and is not folded in half the way silks are, so the rope is not doubled. Measure to the rigging point, not the ceiling. Does it come with rigging hardware? The rope ships finished with a spliced eye and a thimble at the top. It does not include a carabiner or a swivel - you will need those plus a rated rigging point, each rated to at least 546 kg. Can I order a custom length? Yes. The dropdown covers 6.5 to 10 m; custom lengths up to 15 m are made to order - contact care@aerialobsessed.com before ordering. Custom lengths are excluded from the standard 14-day return policy. How do I clean and inspect the rope? Inspect the full length before every session, paying particular attention to the spliced eye and to any section that takes repeated friction. Look for flattening, glazing or a change in diameter. Spot-clean with cool water and a mild detergent - do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Store dry and out of direct sunlight.