Cowstails are typically made of what type of rope?

Cowstails are typically made of static rope, which is designed to have minimal stretch under load. This characteristic makes static rope ideal for rope access work, where maintaining a safe and stable connection is crucial. In scenarios where a worker needs to move around while attached to a secure point, a static rope allows for precise control without the risk of sudden elongation or rebound that can occur with dynamic rope.

Dynamic rope, while having the ability to stretch and absorb energy during a fall, is not suitable for cowstails as these are used primarily for positioning and as a secondary safety line rather than for catching falls. The other types mentioned, such as daisy chain rope and polyester rope, do not inherently meet the requirements for the specific use and reliability expected from cowstails in rope access.