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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 20, 2013 - 10:39am PT
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After my recent trip to the City of Rocks, I've just about decided to upgrade to a 70 meter cord. What I'm looking for here is some input on various brands and rope finishes, with an emphasis on handling properties and wear resistance, in addition to rope diameters. I'm currently leaning towards Edelrid and Mammut, but am open for suggestions.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2013 - 10:46am PT
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DMT-
That's why I asked about diameters of rope vs. wear potential. Lots of the CoR crags are just big enough that 2 ropes at 60 meters are needed to TR and descend from them, whereas a 70 meter single rope is "enough."
BDC
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WyoRockMan
climber
Flank of the Bighorns
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Jun 20, 2013 - 10:51am PT
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BDC,
I've been using a Maxim Glider 9.9 mm this season and am pretty happy with it. It is a "smooth" rope, as advertised, in regards to pulling through gear or anchors. It is also holding up very well in the durability department. The 70 is definitely a lot of cord, but man it has been great not having to take a second rope to the Tower.
Jason
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DRV
Trad climber
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Jun 20, 2013 - 10:54am PT
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I have 2 70's and have never really utilized their full length on any trad climb. Just extra rope weight to pull up.
On the converse, great for bigger TR's as well as rappels.
-DV
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2013 - 11:05am PT
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My first "kernmantel" rope BITD was an Edelrid, and I've been partial to the brand ever since. They were the inventors of the style of rope construction. I claim to be the first Boulder climber to have owned one, a 135' red Edelrid. Actually, it was a 40 meter rope, in the day that most climbers still used 120' Goldline or Columbian.
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Baggins
Boulder climber
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Jun 20, 2013 - 11:58am PT
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I also have a new england glider, 9.9 i think, bi pattern. its awesome. Get a 9-something, and you'll find that the 70m weighs around the same as a 10-something 60m.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 20, 2013 - 12:38pm PT
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Make sure it has two ends and a middle.
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Dr. Christ
Mountain climber
State of Mine
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Jun 20, 2013 - 12:43pm PT
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I suggest you do it.
I like my old 70m 9.4mm Pretzl. And my new 70m 9.4mm Pretzl... even though I haven't taken it out of the bag yet.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2013 - 12:48pm PT
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Maybe I should buy a Moebius rope: no ends and only one side?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 20, 2013 - 12:52pm PT
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One more vote for the New England Ropes Maxim glider 9.9. I love mine!
Awesome rope! I took a huge whip last year and it got caught in a crack, ripped a hole in the sheath but the core was fine and caught me quite nicely. I went out and bought another one this year.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2013 - 01:05pm PT
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I've been following this thread while all the time browsing the net through a Google search for 70 meter ropes. This is what I've found: Edelrid "Eagle," a 9.8 mm x 70 meter dry rope, at "Just Ropes," for $225.75. This weighs just 9.7 pounds.
Also found an Edelrid "Boa," another 9.8 mm x 70 meter non-dry rope for $149.00. The "knock" on this one: sheath wears out pretty quick under heavy use.
Anybody here have experience with "Just Ropes?" Any experience with either of these mentioned above?
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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Jun 20, 2013 - 01:13pm PT
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You guys are missing the best rope on the market.
The BlueWater Icon
http://www.mountaingear.com/webstore/Gear/Climbing/Dynamic-rope/Bluewater/9-1mm-Icon-Bi-color-Rope-Dry/_/R-236744.htm
This is a 9.1mm rope that handles and performs and abrasion resistance like a 10mm rope.
This thing locks up in my Reverso 4 WAY better than any of the many 9.8mm ropes I own or have retired.
The handling of the rope is the best of any rope I've had.... Without me saying anything, my partners always comment on how well this rope handles.
After over 5,000 long route climbing feet under this baby its in perfect shape.
This is my favorite rope EVER!!!!!!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 20, 2013 - 01:21pm PT
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well, I really like my Mammut 9.5 dry bicolor. It's the same weigh as my 60 m 10 mm.
Been using it for about 2 years now and lit's held up well.
I use it mostly for sport climbing so it takes some abuse and I've been happy with it.
But I bought a PMI 60 around the same time frame and I love that too - and it's made in the USA.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 20, 2013 - 01:28pm PT
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Phyl-
I have a Mammut 60 mm Superdry Bicolor rope, too. My primary use rope currently is made by Edelweiss; a 10 mm x 60 meters. I love it's smooth and non-kinky handling.
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Footloose
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
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Jun 20, 2013 - 01:31pm PT
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Very happy with my new Beal Edlinger 10.2 70m.
I paid $135 for it. From Moosejaw just a few months ago.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jun 20, 2013 - 01:36pm PT
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get a room!
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Jun 20, 2013 - 01:38pm PT
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Don't get anything fatter than 9.5 or you won't be able to carry it around. No reason to by 10mm anymore.
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