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The multi-purpose rope par excellence, but also used more and more on non-abrasive climbing walls.
This rope is easy to handle, gets along well with any belay device and is suitable for "working" your latest sport project, racking up the miles on trad pitches or for a long alpine rock route. A great choice for both the conservative sport climber and also the die hard traditionalist. Benefit now from the Beal Program System construction and the new DryCover or GoldenDry waterproof processing.
PERFORMANCE
Single rope - UIAA - CE
Number of bobbins: 48
Weight per metre: 64 g
Impact force Laboratory: 7.25-7.40 kN
Impact force BEAL Guarantee: 7.40 kN
Number of UIAA Falls Laboratory: 11
Number of UIAA Falls BEAL Guarantee: 10
Sheath slippage: 0 mm
Extension during the first fall: 38 %
Static elongation: 9.6 %
Resistance to a factor 1.77 fall over an edge of radius 0.75mm
Winter climbing brings with it a unique set of challenges, not least in terms of the effects it can have on your rope. Extended use in wet or snowy conditions can result in the fibres becoming saturated by excess moisture, leading to a rope that takes a...
OutDoor Show 2010 - ROPES
Mick Ryan reports on the latest news and innovations in climbing ropes. Last week, we reported on the OutDoor Show and announced the Outdoor Industry Award Winners 2010 - Best In Gear: Friedrichshafen OutDoor Show 2010.
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