The diameter of the rope can also differ. Most ropes are made with a diameter of 3/8th of an inch, or "full." However, calf and breakaway ropes can come in a "scant" diameter of 5/16th of an inch ...

During testing in a laboratory, this new wire rope failed explosively. Not only did the strands come apart, but the fiber core of the rope frayed and is visible. The certificate of testing shows ...