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superbum
Feb 5, 2006, 4:50 AM
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OK, let it fly...brand/model of the best 9.8 lead rope...
Going to be used for LONG trad clibs and hard sport...
No, I don't care about anything above 10mm (not beause I am a trendy skinny rope lover, I just have been there before...) or Under 9.6mm...
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landgolier
Feb 5, 2006, 4:55 AM
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Beal Booster. High fall rating, low impact force, handles well, middle mark (no warning track marks). Haven't had it long enough to say anything about year after year durability, but after a season it looks good.
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noface
Feb 5, 2006, 5:12 AM
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The new monster metolius ropes. The rope is extremely supple new and stays that way. It's my everything rope now. Comes with a rope bag as well. Also comes with a middle mark. I think they are using the new middle marking system with the fuzzy thread. Comes in a 60m and 70m lenght. repelling goes really weel when used with a reverso.
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HappinessIsWinning
Oct 20, 2008, 4:22 PM
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Does anyone have any opinions about the Petzl Nomad or the Maxim Glider 9.8mm?
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scottb
Oct 20, 2008, 4:26 PM
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Sterling Velocity is worth a look.
Edit: Wait! I want to change my answer to: "The best 9.8mm rope is the 9.8mm rope having the most fun!"
(This post was edited by scottb on Oct 20, 2008, 4:29 PM)
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hersheygear88
Oct 20, 2008, 4:31 PM
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My nomad is going strong after two moderate seasons of lead. Still supple enough to cuddle with at night too. My buddy has a Sterling Velocity that's been through three HARD seasons now and doing pretty well (real fuzzy though). I think either of the above is a solid buy.
(This post was edited by hersheygear88 on Oct 21, 2008, 6:37 PM)
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asiaclimber
Oct 20, 2008, 4:34 PM
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blue water lightning pro 9.7 by pattern 61gm per meter, a supple lovely rope that can take a good beating.
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clc
Oct 20, 2008, 4:45 PM
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9.9mm Maxim Apex, $120 canadian, durable good fall (8-9)rating for size.
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irregularpanda
Oct 20, 2008, 5:16 PM
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[quote "noface"]The new monster metolius ropes. The rope is extremely supple new and stays that way. It's my everything rope now. Comes with a rope bag as well. Also comes with a middle mark. I think they are using the new middle marking system with the fuzzy thread. Comes in a 60m and 70m lenght. repelling goes really weel when used with a reverso.[/quote]
I disagree. The rope could be good, because everything you say is true...... however when the specs for a rope read "0% sheath slippage" and the sheath slips, that pisses me off.
Mine slips, my gym monster ropes slip. Metolius monster ropes have sheath slippage, even if they do sell for a great price[:/]
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shockabuku
Oct 20, 2008, 5:30 PM
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Another vote for the Sterling Nitro.
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ryanb
Oct 20, 2008, 5:34 PM
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Buy cheap, buy often.
I have the 9.8 monster, got in on sale for $120/70m. It is fine but is getting fuzzy fast near one end. I haven't noticed sheath slippage but that might be a usage pattern thing.
A friend has the 9.8 petzl and it seems to hold up well with some fuzz (better then the 10.2 petzl's) but he babies his ropes.
If i can find a deal on the blue water 9.7 i'll give it a try next time.
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HappinessIsWinning
Oct 20, 2008, 5:42 PM
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The only thing I don't like about the Sterling Nitro is the UIAA fall rating (only 5).
LOL, this is what MooseJaw had this to say about it:
Strong enough for a man, but built for a woman, hence originally dubbed "the chick rope."
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monkeychild
Oct 20, 2008, 11:23 PM
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I have the Petzl Nomad - I've been using it for about 6 months, once or twice a week, and it still looks new. Very minimal fuzz, still supple - it's taken zillions of falls, a few exceptionally huge falls. I know some people are having problems with the petzl 10.2, but i love my rope.
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vegastradguy
Oct 21, 2008, 6:26 PM
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hersheygear88 wrote: My nomad is going strong after two moderate seasons of lead. Still supple enough to cuddle with at night too. My buddy has a Sterling Velocity that's been through three HARD seasons now and doing pretty well (real fuzzy though). I think either of the above is a solid buy (I got my rope pro-dealed for $99 :D)
my velocity lasted almost two years before rockfall claimed it probably at least a year before it was due for retirement.
my lightning pro lasted two years before i retired it.
i probably put the velocity through a fair bit more abuse (probably at least 100 more pitches on it), though.
the mammut infinity is also a fairly nice line- its supposedly thinner at 9.5mm, but its always felt and wore more like a 9.8mm. (its visibly thicker than my Ion, which is also 9.5mm).
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SofCookay
Oct 21, 2008, 6:56 PM
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Sterling has two 9.8mm ropes - the Velocity and the Nitro. I have used them both and I would say the Velocity takes the most abuse, but will still perform well. The Nitro is a really nice, smooth, flexible rope, good hand, nice catch, but the Velocity is all that plus will last you longer.
Good luck!
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wallmonkey35
Oct 21, 2008, 7:12 PM
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Another vote for the Sterling Velocity
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ddansby1
Oct 21, 2008, 7:54 PM
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My vote is for Sterling. I've had a few other brands; none compare. Stay away from Petzl Nomad doesn't last.
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flatlanderAB
Oct 26, 2008, 4:40 AM
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I am very happy with my petzl nomad. I wish i had bought the 70 meter rather than the 60 though.
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ptrendler
Oct 29, 2008, 9:48 PM
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i got the monster 9.8 60m rope last week, and while it has only seen about twelve pitches, there is a fair amount of short fuzz down the whole rope. overall i have been way stoked on this rope, but has anyone else seen their rope fuzz up that quick?
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irregularpanda
Oct 29, 2008, 9:50 PM
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ryanb wrote: I have the 9.8 monster, got in on sale for $120/70m. It is fine but is getting fuzzy fast near one end. I haven't noticed sheath slippage but that might be a usage pattern thing.
Yes, mine fuzzes up also. I don't really care about that so much. The sheath slippage I notice on rappels when I use an autoblock.
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andygravity
Oct 29, 2008, 11:05 PM
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HappinessIsWinning wrote: Does anyone have any opinions about the Petzl Nomad or the Maxim Glider 9.8mm?
I have a 9.8mm Glider and have been really happy with it. Good feel and it has been pretty durable. Although I haven't climbed on it exclusively, it's a couple of years old and is still in pretty good shape.
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zaphod777
Oct 30, 2008, 5:32 AM
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I love my nomad it's the best rope i have gotten so far.
it also doesn't kink up much at all.
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rtwilli4
Nov 4, 2008, 6:22 PM
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HappinessIsWinning wrote: Does anyone have any opinions about the Petzl Nomad or the Maxim Glider 9.8mm?
The Petzl Nomad is a descent rope. It seems to hold up pretty well but the sheath does get a little fuzzy after a few months (4 days a week). In my experience it gets kinked and twisted pretty easily. I have seen more than one that have had the sheath twisted around the core.
Maxim Glider (and all Maxim Ropes) is a great one. Really tightly woven sheath, great handling, durable, doesn't get snagged, minimal rope drag, all the good stuff.
I have never climbed on a Sterling 9.8 but I love all the Sterlings I have climbed on. Great handling, light, dry dry, and hold up to all kinds of abuse.
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