Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include system and methods for monitoring synthetic ropes for damage. One embodiment may include a synthetic rope with non-conductive fibers and conductive fibers. The conductive fibers may include a conductive core and a non-conductive sheath surrounding the conductive core. The conductive fibers may be grouped and terminated to form an electrical termination point. Additionally, an electronic reader may be configured to make contact with the electrical termination point to measure the electrical resistance of the synthetic rope.