What's your favorite climbing rope?

Post by **TradMike** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:16 pm

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

Post by **Artsay** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:25 pm

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.

Post by **Wes** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:27 pm

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.

Post by **merrick** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:48 pm

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.

Post by **hearn** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:08 pm

I love my Sterling 9.8

Post by **rhunt** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:58 pm

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.

Post by **TradMike** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:31 pm

Thanks. Looks like a lot of people like the Sterling.

Post by **ynot** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:20 pm

My sterling has been through hell and it's still useable.

Post by **strum** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:19 am

sterling or beal, take your pick man

Post by KD » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:56 pm

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.