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qwert
May 11, 2006, 2:42 PM
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that there is
rope.
(thanks to boondock_saint for the inspiration)
im looking for a light but durable rope, for sport, trad, mountaineering, alpine, ice, and so on.
so obviosly the ultrathin 8,9 ropes and the like are out of question, but how thin can still be durable and offer more safety than just the usual short sport fall stops.
dry treatment would also be a plus, whereas price is not to much of a concern, but saving moning is always good.
at the moment im looking in the direction of the mammut eternety, but i cant find much about it. any input bout that, or other suggestions/wise words?
qwert
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tattooed_climber
May 11, 2006, 2:57 PM
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you can't find a rope for all those things you want........alpine/ice you want doubles, trad takes alot of wear and drag, sport=alot of falls...
ultra thin???the SMALLEST single rope is what? around 9?
right tool for the right job...think about this shit eh...
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qwert
May 11, 2006, 3:08 PM
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In reply to: you can't find a rope for all those things you want........
In reply to: alpine/ice you want doubles
In reply to: trad takes alot of wear and drag,
In reply to: sport=alot of falls...
In reply to: ultra thin???the SMALLEST single rope is what? around 9?
In reply to: right tool for the right job...think about this s--- eh...
qwert
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tattooed_climber
May 12, 2006, 3:29 AM
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hey, you're asking for opinions. :roll:
and if you're sooo sure of this, why the hell are you asking the question on rope advice?
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anykineclimb
May 12, 2006, 3:59 AM
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Of course theres no "prefect" rope. But the OP acknowledges this and is looking for the best compromise. Theres a lot of climbers on a budget and having 4-5 specific ropes is inrealistic and uneconomical.
I think both Mammut and Edelweiss have good cords that are thin and durable. Of course, the thinner you get, the lower fall rating (just don't fall!)
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papounet
May 12, 2006, 5:38 AM
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smallest SINGLE rope is around 9 mm ,
such as the Beal Joker 9.1 mm
but you may prefer a 9.4 mm Booster
one of the smallest double: 8.1 mm
Beal IceLine: 42g per m 20% less than the mammut you indicated.
Edelweiss Oxygene
Millet Prof Force
I have been using one of those for trad and adventure climb, OK, but wears out faster than my 9mm doubles which weight 49g/m
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drumcorpsguy04
May 16, 2006, 5:04 PM
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Go for the sterling marathon pro, it's a good all around rope. 10.1 mm with drycore technology.
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boymeetsrock
May 16, 2006, 5:39 PM
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Beal Edlinger - 10.2 - Dry/ semi-dry - @$125
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krusher4
May 16, 2006, 7:34 PM
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Go for the Blue Water Endro 11mm.
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