Fast Ropes

Marlow Ropes designed and developed the original Fast Ropes in conjunction with the British Special Forces. Fast-roping is a technique used for quickly descending on a thick, uniquely constructed rope, allowing troops to deploy from a helicopter in places where the aircraft cannot land.

Our pioneering design, developed in the 1970s,  allows comfortable control throughout the descent and makes it easier to slow down and brake. The suppleness of the material means that the rope is not hard on the hands as less force is required than with other ropes. Oil and general spillage do not affect the speed of descent as Marlow’s Fast Ropes absorb liquids.