Tether Rope Question

[ronnycl]

Is 8mm static rope ok for a tether? 14kN 3,147 lbf

 

[TAFKAP]

Tethering what? Yourself? If it's fall arrest, I'm not sure that's sufficient break strength. A 200 lb. man can generate more than 2,000 lbs. of force, depending on the nature of a fall.

In my world, most folks are using a ø3/8" galvanized cable that's got a break strength of 14,400 lbs.