Flare 55' Throw bagThis compact throw bag has a tapered design that is both easy to throw and repack. It has high quality floating rope appropriate for both swimmer rescue and light rope rescue work. Rope Diameter: 8 mm (5 16 inch) Rope Length: 16. 7 meter (55 feet) Rope Tensile Strength: 6. 1 kN (1371 lb) This throw bag has Sterling WaterLine with a nylon core and a polypropylene sheath. The lightweight bag has wide opening for easy repacking and a velcro closure strap