Climbing Ropes

Climbing ropes are made to absorb the force of a fall. To absorb the force of a fall, ropes must stretch. The ability of a climbing rope to stretch is called the dynamic quality. Climbing ropes stretch under impact force, but should remain static under a load. The Union Internationale Des Association D'Apinisme (UIAA) provides a testing standard for climbing ropes. To pass the minimum requirements, ropes must not break after 5 test falls with 12 kN impact force.

Ropes are made to conform to specifications. Climbing rope test specifications are listed below.

Type of Test. - Indicates the type of test performed. There are two types of tests: “single” or “half”.

• The "half rope" test is performed using 2.5 meters of climbing rope. A 55 kilogram weight is attached to the rope. The object is dropped 4.8 meters.
• The "single rope" test is performed using 2.5 meters of climbing rope. An 80 kilogram object is attached to the rope. The weight is dropped 4.8 meters.

Care of your climbing rope. Do not step on it, and don't let anyone else step on it. The abrasion and dirt will weaken the climbing rope. Keep your climbing rope dry, even if it is water resistant. They become more susceptible to abrasion when wet. The abrasion causes it to lose strength. You can purchase a water resistant treatment for your climbing rope. Water resistant treatments are sometimes called a "hydrophobic" treatment. When you finish climbing, wipe your rope with a moist cloth. Store it in a cool, dark, and dry location. Keep the climbing rope clean. If you need to wash it, use cold water and a rag. Dry it by hanging it on a clothesline. Check your rope. Before climbing, look for signs of wear or damage.

Climbing Ropes

Stinger III 9.4mm Golden Dry Rope Created to give sport and trad climbers an ultralight line that won’t be pull off your harness. Features a Golden Dry treatment for wet alpine climbing, and a center mark to help you set up rappels quickly. Flyer II 10.2mm Dry Cover Climbing Rope Has a moderate diameter and protective dry cover sheath. It is ideal for any climbing requiring use of a rope. It has a low weight and progressive diameter between traditional climbing ropes and new thin ropes. Flyer II 10.2mm Golden Dry Rope Versatile performing climbing rope with a protective coating to both the core and the sheath. This helps avoid water absorption and freezing, and slows down wear and tear. Edlinger 10.2mm Golden Dry Rope Beal designed the Golden Dry Rope with a treatment that keeps it from getting saturated, reduced friction, and a center mark. Yellow Superdry Mammut Tusk Climbing Rope This climbing rope has the unique superDRY finish and low weight. This is a great rope for shaving ounces and keeping durability. Metolius Monster 10.2 mm Rope The Monster has bright orange markers keep let you know when the lead climber is half way through the pitch. The Teflon-coated fibers reduce internal friction, improving durability. Sterling Marathon Sport Climbing Rope This climbing rope has an extremely durable sheath construction along with excellent handling characteristics. This is a great rope for both both sport climbing and trad. Sterling Marathon Mega Climbing Rope It has a durable sheath that stands up to almost any abuse you can give it, and it handles easily. There is a dry treatment that keeps the interior of the rope dry leaving it flexible and strong. Sterling BiAthlon Pro Rope The dual-pattern sheath on the Sterling BiAthlon Pro 10.1mm Rope makes the center point stick out. This will help you locate it quickly and gives you a cue that you have enough to finish out and lower down. Edelweiss Onsight Arc Climbing Rope The Edelweiss Onsight Arc 9.9mm EverDry Rope is designed for onsight and sport climbing. This rope has all the features you need. It is lightweight and low drag, easy handling, and fast clipping. Edelweiss Sharp ARC Climbing Rope The Sharp ARC Rope includes a bi-color pattern sheath to help you quickly identify the middle of the rope. This saves time during the rappel and lets you know when your climbing partner has reached the half-way point. Petzl Nomad Climbing Rope The Petzl Nomad Climbing Rope is a lightweight climbing rope at just 9.8mm in diameter. THe smooth-handling cord provides features of skinny ropes and older fat ropes. It is durable and has the Duratec dry treatment that coats both the sheath and the core.