Is a 142ft rope too short for climbing? - beginner

[Alpinestar18]

A buddy got me into rappelling and I got excited and got a 200ft rope which is much longer than what I need which has been a little bit of headache to pack around so when I found out that climbing was where it was at I found myself needing a dynamic rope so I did a little research and found out that 60M is the standard, some prefer 70M and was told that I would eventually need that extra rope but when I came across a new 10.2 bluewater elimanator 42M on ebay for 75$ I thought to myself that being new to the sport that I could get away with it until I needed to get that 60 or 70M but now I'm stuck wondering what most the beginner climbs in RRG require in rope length?
Also, what rough % of the climbs require quick draws and lead climbing for top roping?

Hopefully I'll have a little bit more knowledge and be safe to go once spring hits so any extra info, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!



I'm not sure how long this link will last but here is the rope
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121279724758?ss ... 1439.l2649

[whoneedsfeet]

Also, what rough % of the climbs require quick draws and lead climbing for top roping?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/121279724758?ss ... 1439.l2649

I pray to god you are joking, but would be pleased if you weren't

[Rotarypwr345704]

A buddy got me into rappelling and I got excited and got a 200ft rope which is much longer than what I need which has been a little bit of headache to pack around so when I found out that climbing was where it was at I found myself needing a dynamic rope so I did a little research and found out that 60M is the standard, some prefer 70M and was told that I would eventually need that extra rope but when I came across a new 10.2 bluewater elimanator 42M on ebay for 75$ I thought to myself that being new to the sport that I could get away with it until I needed to get that 60 or 70M but now I'm stuck wondering what most the beginner climbs in RRG require in rope length?
Also, what rough % of the climbs require quick draws and lead climbing for top roping?

Hopefully I'll have a little bit more knowledge and be safe to go once spring hits so any extra info, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!



I'm not sure how long this link will last but here is the rope
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121279724758?ss ... 1439.l2649

Go away, trolls are not welcome at this site.

[Alpinestar18]

I'm sadly being serious, I'm not planning to throw myself on a side of a cliff anytime soon so constructive criticism would be helpful. The question about quick draws was how many do you need and is it possible to get to the top of some of the climbs and not have to lead climb?

About the length of the rope, I understand that the rope runs through the carabiners back to the belayer so would a 142 rope be enough if the anchor was 50ft above the ground wouldn't that work? Does everyone have 60 or 70m ropes?

I took a 4hr walk through with a instructor before I ever went rappelling, I plan on doing the same before ever attempt to go climbing but was thinking I could get some info here before I get to that point.

[whoneedsfeet]

A buddy got me into rappelling and I got excited and got a 200ft rope which is much longer than what I need which has been a little bit of headache to pack around so when I found out that climbing was where it was at I found myself needing a dynamic rope so I did a little research and found out that 60M is the standard, some prefer 70M and was told that I would eventually need that extra rope but when I came across a new 10.2 bluewater elimanator 42M on ebay for 75$ I thought to myself that being new to the sport that I could get away with it until I needed to get that 60 or 70M but now I'm stuck wondering what most the beginner climbs in RRG require in rope length?
Also, what rough % of the climbs require quick draws and lead climbing for top roping?

Hopefully I'll have a little bit more knowledge and be safe to go once spring hits so any extra info, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!



I'm not sure how long this link will last but here is the rope
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121279724758?ss ... 1439.l2649

Go away, trolls are not welcome at this site.

hi my name is sam and I'm a power bottom.

ok to help, with 42 meters of rope your best bet is gonna be in muir at bruise and or land before time walls. quick draws you'll need about 8 most of the routes you have to lead climb to set up top rope anchors on.

[dustonian]

I'm not positive, but you might not want to climb anything longer than 71ft.

[Ascentionist]

Don't skimp, get a 60m rope. Don't limit yourself by your rope length.

[MrFizz]

A 60m rope and a dozen quickdraws will get you up almost any sport route you would want to climb.

[krampus]

I was going to make a joke about getting a 42 m rope and hopping on "jungle beat" as a first lead, but in all serousness, I would recomend not climbing outside until you have a partner with enough experience to keep the both of you from hitting the ground. Leading in the gym is not the same as leading outside.

[Rotarypwr345704]

hi my name is sam and I'm a power bottom.

Your name is Sam too?!? And you're a homosexual? Don't run into too many of your kind around here. Oh wait.