What's your favorite climbing rope?

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TradMike
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What's your favorite climbing rope?

Post by TradMike »

Looking to get a new rope for sport climbing. What's your preferred brand, length, diameter.
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Artsay
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Post by Artsay »

Here's a good discussion on this:
http://www.redriverclimbing.com/viewtop ... 18&start=0

I like Sterling, 9.8mm, 60 meter. I used to get 70 meter but you don't need it at the Red.
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Post by Wes »

Sterling, 9.8 Velocity bi-color. I get 70's because I always end up with core shots, so by the time I cut it once or twice per year, I still have a 60 meter rope, or close, when it is time to get a new one.
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Post by merrick »

i got a beal 9.7 60m bicolor that I love. it clips awesome and is light and supple. it has taken a lot of abuse and is still kickin.
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Post by hearn »

I love my Sterling 9.8
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Post by rhunt »

Sterling 9.8. 70 meter. I get 70 meters for the same reason Wes does. After cutting my rope twice a year I still have a 60 meter.
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Post by TradMike »

Thanks. Looks like a lot of people like the Sterling.
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Post by ynot »

My sterling has been through hell and it's still useable.
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Post by strum »

sterling or beal, take your pick man
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Post by KD »

got a sterling bicolor recently - 10** something - nice rope, awsome for rapping down longer stuff, bit pricey but not real expensive. mammut supersafe was my favorite for the hand but the cost was too high. Blue water accelerator 70m didn't last long enough for my taste, messed up the sheath the first time out.
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