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You are talking 3900 # test/tensile not rated working load. You would likely find that safe working load would be approximately 10 percent of tensile strength perhaps a little higher. You also need to factor in fall shock on the rope........the multiplication of your weight by the length of any fall. Plus stretching of the rope In event of fall Im not saying the selected rope wont work..........I would look into a major rope manufacturer s site and get rope ratings and see how they explain their ratings. Try Samson rope or look into any reputable forestry supply that carries climbing rope. They should have the rating info.
One other thing I would do is to test / check how well your prusik grabs the rope. some rope grabs better than others .... Go online to Sherrill Tree.........go to rope.......the go to accessory cordage. here you will find a variety of rope suited to your needs that are available in short footages.
I would also be sure to check if its static or dynamic rope as well. If its dynamic it will absorb the shock of the fall but the fibers inside will meld together and in the trash it goes. Static rope is not as elastic as the dynamic but it will take some abuse. Personally I would just spend the $30 and get a life line....
BTW what's the rating on those HHS safety lines? I can't seem to find it listed anywhere. When you're climing a treestand and hooked into a safety line, the most distance you'll fall is about 2-3' (assuming you don't have a 6' tether). "Climbing ropes" are designed to withstand falls of 25-50'. They are also often a smooth 'silky' exterior to reduce abrasion against rocks (good) and abrasion against a prussic knot (bad).
