Offering enhanced safety as a result of the UNICORE process, the BEAL Spelenium 8.5 mm rope is supple, easy to use, and perfectly adapted to caving.This product will be shipped directly from Beal and will leave their warehouse in 2-3 business days. Eligible for UPS ground shipping only. . Low-stretch rope (Type B), perfect for caving. UNICORE technology bonds the sheath and core without affecting the suppleness of the rope; resistant to moisture and eliminates sheath slippage and bunching. Soft to the touch and extremely supple. Reduction of shrinkage in water by more than 50%. Every BEAL rope possesses an individual identification number (IdN) on the end of the rope and on an individual identification card