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Comparing Climbing Ropes

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Pros Durable sheath, supple feel, soft catches, saves some weight over thicker workhorsesDistinct bi-pattern colors, dense weave inspires confidence, excellent handling when broken inOutstanding handling and catch, great bargain, impressive durability, sheath is made from repurposed yarnLight, durable, super soft and supple handleTight weave with excellent handling, exceptional PFOA-free dry treatment, durable
Cons Middle marker wears out quickly, still heavier than thinner ropesExpensive, slippery at first, not available without dry treatmentSlightly heavy, not available with any dry treatments or as a bi-pattern, lighter color stains easilyNot durable enough for heavy duty sport climbing, a lot of stretch when secondingOn the heavier side, expensive, only available with dry treatment
Bottom Line This rope is a winner due to its superior handling, durability, and excellent catchesA top-of-the-line climbing rope with the most distinct bi-pattern on the marketAn environmentally friendly and high-performance rope at an affordable priceThe perfect light and skinny rope for climbing high above the groundA workhorse rope that handles great and can survive lots of abuse
Rating Categories Mammut 9.5 Crag Cla... Edelrid Tommy Caldw... Mammut Crag We Care... Petzl Volta Sterling Velocity X...
Handling (35%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Durability (25%)
8.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
Weight (20%)
6.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
5.0
Catch (20%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
7.0
Specs Mammut 9.5 Crag Cla... Edelrid Tommy Caldw... Mammut Crag We Care... Petzl Volta Sterling Velocity X...
Diameter 9.5 mm 9.3 mm 9.5 mm 9.2 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 59 g/m 57 g/m 59 g/m 55 g/m 62 g/m
Lengths Available 60m, 70m, 80m 60m, 70m, 80m 60m, 70m, 80m 50m, 60m, 70m, 80m 40m, 50m, 60m, 70m 80m
Dry Coating Option Classic, No Dry Treatment Eco Dry Classic, No Dry Treatment Duratec Dry XEROS Dry Treatment (PFOA-free)
Middle Mark or Bi-Pattern Option Middle mark Bi-pattern Middle mark Middle Mark Bi-Pattern or Standard
Certified Use Single Single Single Single, Half, and Twin Single
UIAA Fall Rating 6-7 7 6-7 6 6
Impact Force 8.8 kN 9 kN 8.8 kN 8.6 kN 8.6 kN
Static Elongation % (in use) 8.8 7.4 8.8 7.5 8.8
Dynamic Elongation % (first fall) 33.8 34 33.8 33 28.8
Sheath Proportion % 40 39 40 42 35
Calculated Weight of Sheath 24 g/m 22 g/m 24 g/m 23 g/m 22 g/m