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plmber
Sep 1, 2009, 3:59 PM
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i usually use a10.3 from edelweiss would like to go with a smaller diameter but how do you go much smaller if you belay with a grigri
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swaghole
Sep 1, 2009, 4:12 PM
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plmber wrote: i usually use a10.3 from edelweiss would like to go with a smaller diameter but how do you go much smaller if you belay with a grigri
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plmber
Sep 1, 2009, 4:35 PM
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mine says 10-11
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shockabuku
Sep 1, 2009, 4:45 PM
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I have a 9.8 Sterling Velocity that I bought on gearexpress (short dynamic ropes) for relatively cheap. It's held up pretty well, other than initially attracting a lot of dirt, handles well, and has a nice catch.
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USnavy
Sep 1, 2009, 9:18 PM
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My 9.1 locks of reasonably well with a GriGri. One does have to be careful with that small of a rope though.
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majid_sabet
Sep 1, 2009, 9:22 PM
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plmber wrote: i usually use a10.3 from edelweiss would like to go with a smaller diameter but how do you go much smaller if you belay with a grigri
I bought bunch of petzl Fuse rope off REI cheap. 9.4 x 70 meter $145 shipped. got one left if you want it.
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vegastradguy
Sep 1, 2009, 9:30 PM
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if you have to ask, 10-10.5mm is probably what you need.
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kennoyce
Sep 1, 2009, 9:44 PM
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I completely agree with you here. There is absolutly no reason to go with a rope smaller than 10 mm unless you specifically need it for the weight savings. You might go with as small as a 9.8, but smaller than that just means that your rope will wear out much more quickly. Maybe the OP can tell us exactly why he wants a smaller rope.
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jbf101
Sep 2, 2009, 2:46 AM
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I was looking into purchasing a rope for the first time (To do a combo of sport/TR climbing).
Currently in afghanistan so i can't really do much but read reviews and whatnot, however i have been looking at the Sterling Marathon 10.1 MM 60m rope. It should be more than enough to climb most of the routes in Hawaii (Tis where im stationed)
I used to TR off and on for about 3 years, then work got in the way, looking to get back into climbing. Convinced a few guys out here to do it with me... Money is really no object...
Any suggestions other than that?
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saltydog
Sep 2, 2009, 2:49 AM
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look for the best deal on a 10-10.5 mm x 60m that you can find. get that one.
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kennoyce
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In reply to: Currently in afghanistan so i can't really do much but read reviews and whatnot, however i have been looking at the Sterling Marathon 10.1 MM 60m rope. It should be more than enough to climb most of the routes in Hawaii (Tis where im stationed) In reply to: You can't get a better rope than a Sterling Marathon, so if mondy is no object I would highly recommend that one.
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rockandlice
Sep 5, 2009, 4:23 PM
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The Marathon is a killer rope. Perfect for both TR and lead imho. Super durable line taboot.
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Hennessey
Jan 4, 2010, 4:19 AM
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I love my 9.8 Petzl Nomad so much that my wife bought me another for christmas. Such a smooth rope.
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Vinny_A
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shockabuku wrote: I have a 9.8 Sterling Velocity that I bought on gearexpress (short dynamic ropes) for relatively cheap. It's held up pretty well, other than initially attracting a lot of dirt, handles well, and has a nice catch.
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crazy_fingers84
Jan 9, 2010, 11:58 PM
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sterling evolution velocity 9.8 mm.
i will never buy a dynamic rope larger than 9.8 again... go smaller if you can afford it.
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mikebee
Jan 10, 2010, 5:48 AM
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In reply to: The Marathon is a killer rope.
Is that really a good thing? ;)
I just bought a 9.7mm Bluewater. It's only been out for one weekend so far, but I've been pretty impressed already.
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climbonwood
Jan 11, 2010, 11:21 PM
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I use a 9.8mm (mammut) rope and love it. Anything much bigger just doesn't feel like it runs as well through a grigri. But unless you are redpointing really hard routes, anything smaller is a waste of money as it will wear quickly. More importantly I would make sure to get a rope with a length of at least 60m and preferrrably 70m unless you are only climbing very short routes.
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slablizard
Jan 11, 2010, 11:45 PM
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9.8 Nomad X 70M. Love it.
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climbingaz
Jan 12, 2010, 7:42 PM
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Just my opinion, but I wouldn't get much smaller than 10mm unless your using it to redpoint routes off your ticklist. Something in the 10-10.5 range is best for all-around climbing.
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RNclimber
Feb 4, 2010, 2:22 PM
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Hennessey wrote: I love my 9.8 Petzl Nomad so much that my wife bought me another for christmas. Such a smooth rope.
I also have Petzl Nomad 9.8 and I love it. I use it with a grigri and have no problems catching |
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sp00ki
Feb 11, 2010, 8:28 PM
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USnavy wrote: My 9.1 locks of reasonably well with a GriGri. One does have to be careful with that small of a rope though.
- reasonably
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Seriously, not joking. Just bought a 9.4 and am curious about this...
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vegastradguy
Feb 11, 2010, 8:35 PM
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sp00ki wrote: USnavy wrote: My 9.1 locks of reasonably well with a GriGri. One does have to be careful with that small of a rope though. Define: - reasonably - well Seriously, not joking. Just bought a 9.4 and am curious about this...
in a regular fall, the grigri will lock up on just about anything- its those slow falls or rests or a fall on a rope with alot of friction that the cam may not engage on ropes smaller than 9.7 or so. this is why you keep your hand on the brake- your brake hand holding the rope will cause the cam to engage on the grigri- regardless of what is happening on the climber end of the rope.
i know lots of folks who will use the grigri on anything that could be called a rope- from 7.1 twins to 11mm fatties. your best range of control on the grigri, though, is from 9.7 and up. below that, the release gets a little dicey as does the catch- but being aware of this and maintaining control of the rope (like you should be anyway) will keep you alive.
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daggerx
Feb 18, 2010, 10:05 PM
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for sport i use a 9.2 for trad a 10.0 and for aid a little thicker
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