So how many sport routes at the Red require a 70 meter rope? Does anyone even know of any?
I have not read all of my Red River Gorge Rock Climbs second edition book yet, but so far the only requirement I have found is a 60 meter rope.
I have a friend that swears he knows of 3 routes that required a 70 meter rope, but I haven't been able to find any in my book yet.
I have a 60 meter rope and that is why I am asking. I saw someone on here say that you should buy a 70 meter rope for the RRG, but KD said he has been using a 60 meter rope his whole climbing career and never needed anything longer.
Last edited by Redpoint on Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
you should buy a 70 meter so you get stronger carrying a heavier pack. Plus, since you are going to be falling a lot when you climb you will inevitably need to be cutting sections off the end so a 70m will save you money.
On top of that, you should buy a 70 so that you can climb two short routes at once.
After a few dozen falls on one end, you can unravel the other half and climb on that for the next 6 months.. Plus my long 70M allows me to sit in the car and belay in comfort from parking lots.