9.7 Sportster

The 9.7 Sportster is Esprits work horse cragging rope. Designed to perform better and last longer than any other rope on the market. The Sportster is woven wet which creates a tighter sheath & core and subsequently gives it an amazing ability to roll over edges instead of flattening. This process and their patented style of heat setting combine to create a rope that lasts almost twice as long as any other rope this diameter. Often described as "hard to handle" by newer climbers, the Sportster is a stiff rope with little drag appreciated by seasoned athletes like Conrad Anker and Dean Potter. A bit more expensive but well worth the $. Esprit does not pre-dye their nylon which gives it greater strength. Esprit offers a 100% organic surface dye for a few dollars more for climbers looking for a little color.