{"product_id":"bca-ect-cord","title":"BCA ECT Cord","description":"\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BCA ECT Cord\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"BCA ECT Cord: The two-meter Extended Column Test (ECT) cord has knots every 10 inches (25 cm) and two swaged aluminum teeth at the center to cut through snow and crust for extended column tests, or to cut cornices.\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/backcountryaccess.com\/en-us\/p\/ect-cord-c2018004\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"product\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eBCA ECT Cord\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n:root { --black: #0a0a0a; 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});\n    var active = document.querySelector('.' + name + '-panel');\n    if(active) active.style.display = 'block';\n  }\n  var descRadio = document.getElementById('tab-desc');\n  if(descRadio) descRadio.checked = true;\n  showPanel('desc');\n  ['desc','key','specs','care'].forEach(function(n){\n    var radio = document.getElementById('tab-' + n);\n    if(radio) radio.addEventListener('change', function(){ showPanel(n); });\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel desc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-intro\"\u003eThe two-meter Extended Column Test (ECT) cord has knots every 10 inches (25 cm) and two swaged aluminum teeth at the center to cut through snow and crust for extended column tests, or to cut cornices. Handles on each end provide grip while sawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel key-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTwo-Meter Cutting Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe cord provides the reach needed to isolate columns for Extended Column Tests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eKnots Every 25 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eRegular knots provide measurement references at approximately 10-inch \/ 25 cm intervals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eSwaged Aluminum Cutting Teeth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eCentral teeth cut through snow and crust for column isolation or controlled cornice cutting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eDual Handles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eHandles at each end improve grip and control during sawing motions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel specs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSize\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eOne size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCord Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e2 meters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eKnot Spacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e10 in \/ 25 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCutting Components\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTwo swaged aluminum teeth at the center\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eHandles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eOne handle at each end\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e3-year limited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel care-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCord \u0026amp; Tooth Inspection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eCheck the full cord, knots, swaged cutting teeth, and handles before use. Replace the cord if fraying, loose teeth, or damaged handles compromise control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCutting Technique\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eUse controlled, even strokes and keep hands and clothing clear of the cutting path. Maintain the column shape required by the test procedure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Drying\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eRemove snow and moisture after use, paying attention to the teeth and handles. Do not store the cord wet or frozen in a tight knot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Training\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eCoil loosely in the study-kit case without kinking. 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