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James066
May 27, 2012, 9:58 AM
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So after reading through about a dozen threads on ropes, I still felt inclined to ask a few questions. I mainly do sport climbing and am getting into some lead climbs. The consensus I've noticed over those previous threads are to get a 60m 10.2mm-10.5mm rope. After looking online at the hundreds of different ropes out there it still seems a bit confusing to me on which one is the right one. What's the difference between Dynamic,static,unicore,dry,golden dry. As well which brand comes most recommended? Also can you tell me any good websites to buy stuff online, I've checked out gearexpress.com so far. In my area I have MEC,Atmosphere and Valhalla as far as outdoors stores.
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sungam
May 27, 2012, 12:46 PM
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MEC usually has good prices and custmer support. Buy a dynamic rope, static ropes aren't for catching falls.
Other then that just get the cheapest 10.2 you can find. Dry treated just means it stays dryer in the rain/snow. Not needed for sport climbing.
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marc801
May 27, 2012, 3:21 PM
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James066 wrote: So after reading through about a dozen threads on ropes, I still felt inclined to ask a few questions. I mainly do sport climbing and am getting into some lead climbs. The consensus I've noticed over those previous threads are to get a 60m 10.2mm-10.5mm rope. After looking online at the hundreds of different ropes out there it still seems a bit confusing to me on which one is the right one. What's the difference between Dynamic,static,unicore,dry,golden dry. As well which brand comes most recommended?
(This post was edited by marc801 on May 27, 2012, 3:23 PM)
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bearbreeder
May 27, 2012, 4:23 PM
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http://www.lacordee.com/...gle-rope/lnx-smart10
tendon 10mm 60m rope from lacordee .... 99$ .. add a biner to make it over $100 for free shipping ... then use code Natur3 for 15$ off ... its basically an $85 rope ...
ive used mine for well over 800+ pitches of trad, sport, multi by now ... its taken good whippers and been TR with total noobs ... my only complaint is that eventually itll stiffen and fuzz up a bit after alot of use, but the same happens with my mammuts
its is THE beginner rope i recommend in canada ... where else will you find an 85$ rope up here?
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