2nd the 8mm Mammuts plenty solid enough for alpine / big mountain / trad. Having had a triple rated (that was bought, and handy, for a US trip) I feel they are very niche and you'll know if you need them. If you think you need half ropes, but are "considering" triples, don't bother. They have to sacrifice sheath for core to hit the strength requirements and hence are less abrasion resistant in my experience.
If you go for thin half-ropes and believe that the leader could be falling far or close to the belay on a multipitch, get an assist-breaking belay device like the Edelrid Jul, and practice using it. In my experience, it is really difficult to hold hard falls on twins/thin halfs when tied into a belay. I would not trust myself to be able to hold a hard fall by someone my weight or slightly heavier if I belayed with a reverso or ATC when I am tied into a belay.Edit. I have a Simond Halfrope and am fairly happy with it. I don't use it much though, so my opinion is worthless.
what would be better, 60m O-flex or Flashlight?
In recent years I've used the Decathlon pink 8.9 and green 9.5. Found the pink far superior, one of the best ropes I've ever had.
Anyone got any up to date beta on a decent 70m sport rope? For euro cragging and the like.
Unfortunately the pink simond ropes have been recalled and seem to have been out of stock for quite a while, so could be a while before they're available again (if at all). - remus
As the Simond 8.9 is impossible to get right now, what is the preferred option? Beal Joker?
Quote from: jwi on February 10, 2024, 05:59:14 pmAs the Simond 8.9 is impossible to get right now, what is the preferred option? Beal Joker?The green simond 9.5 rope is decent in my experience.