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USnavy


Feb 23, 2011, 10:35 PM

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Re: [Kstenson] Ropes In Tropical Climate
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Kstenson wrote:
Hey,


Is it worth/necessary buying a dry treated rope and do any of you have any experience with ropes in tropical climates?
No. I live in Hawaii where the humidity at the crag is regularly 60 - 100%. Dry coatings don't do much, it wears off within a matter of weeks with heavy use. I have a Beal Golden Dry rope (Golden Dry is their top of the line dry treatment) and within two weeks of use it soaked up water like a sponge in the rain.

My advice, get whatever is cheapest.


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