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TheStudent
Jun 15, 2011, 3:33 PM
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I have to ask here and I'm sorry for yet another rope question.
Why would anyone not buy this for their first rope?
http://www.rei.com/...102mm-x-60m-dry-rope
$139 10.2/60m Dry treated. It's far cheaper than most any other ropes with all the same ratings and stats aside from the slightly harder falls.
Has anyone had experience with it? Would YOU buy this rope or are you brand loyal?
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TarHeelEMT
Jun 15, 2011, 3:38 PM
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I've climbed on that rope.
When I first got into wall climbing, we even used it as a haul line. Its handling isn't great, but it is very durable and can withstand the abuse a new climber will put it through.
I'd recommend it for a first rope.
(This post was edited by TarHeelEMT on Jun 15, 2011, 3:40 PM)
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DrNubbins
Jun 15, 2011, 3:49 PM
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That was my first rope, I'd recommend it. Durability isn't quite as good as the more expensive guys - got a sterling marathon for my next one and the difference is huge, but for the price it can't be beat. Great first rope.
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shockabuku
Jun 15, 2011, 3:49 PM
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TheStudent wrote: I have to ask here and I'm sorry for yet another rope question. Why would anyone not buy this for their first rope? http://www.rei.com/...102mm-x-60m-dry-rope $139 10.2/60m Dry treated. It's far cheaper than most any other ropes with all the same ratings and stats aside from the slightly harder falls. Has anyone had experience with it? Would YOU buy this rope or are you brand loyal?
It's not a very nice color.
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caughtinside
Jun 15, 2011, 4:29 PM
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that is a fine rope.
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xbrianx1990
Jun 15, 2011, 5:35 PM
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That was my first rope and it turned out to be a good choice.
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dagibbs
Jun 16, 2011, 10:56 PM
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shockabuku wrote: TheStudent wrote: I have to ask here and I'm sorry for yet another rope question. Why would anyone not buy this for their first rope? http://www.rei.com/...102mm-x-60m-dry-rope $139 10.2/60m Dry treated. It's far cheaper than most any other ropes with all the same ratings and stats aside from the slightly harder falls. Has anyone had experience with it? Would YOU buy this rope or are you brand loyal? It's not a very nice color.
+1
Exactly what I was thinking.
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jbrown2
Jun 17, 2011, 5:53 AM
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Bought this rope. Nice durability and soft catches. (even though that s most likely from my belayer. We used this rope for a bit but realized two things. Some routes we wanted to et on needed 70m rope and the thing is real stiff. you can hold it standing up about three feet without it drooping. Makes it one of the less good handaling rope i have used
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moose_droppings
Jun 17, 2011, 6:06 AM
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jbrown2 wrote: Bought this rope. Nice durability and soft catches. (even though that s most likely from my belayer. We used this rope for a bit but realized two things. Some routes we wanted to et on needed 70m rope and the thing is real stiff. you can hold it standing up about three feet without it drooping. Makes it one of the less good handaling rope i have used
It'll get soft with more handling.
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j_ung
Jun 17, 2011, 11:55 AM
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I prefer a soft hand, so based on the feedback I wouldn't buy it. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't. If you don't mind a slightly stiffer rope, it sounds like a screaming good deal. If you like a supple rope, I can recommend another deal:
Sterling Kosmos
That's not a sale price. If I remember correctly, Sterling makes this thing using less expensive yarn colors. Performance wise, it's a fantastic rope. It's Dry Core, which means the dry treatment is inside the rope, where it'll do the most good over the long haul. It can't just wear off. I could call it a good first rope, but I'm seriously considering getting one myself, and it definitely won't be my first rope.
Also available here: http://www.lookingglassoutfitters.com/...mp;cat=35&page=1
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rtwilli4
Jun 17, 2011, 3:37 PM
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Well that rope handles like a steel cable.
No beginner (and most non-beginners) need a dry treated rope unless they are on ice, in which case they'd probably opt for twins.
And then there is this: http://gearexpress.com/
Edited to add that I meant the Edelweiss or Sterling on the bottom of the page. They are always on sale. Beals suck just as much as that white and green thing, but for different reasons.
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jeepnphreak
Jun 17, 2011, 5:49 PM
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For a first rope its fine, it will be pretty durable.
My only beef with it is that is handles like a cable, I think it is too stiff and it pigtails as well. rope al dente!
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