Any recommendations on Single ropes? I’m looking to buy an 80m one for sport climbing abroad mainly I guess. I’m no wad so doesn’t need to be the lightest in the world (or maybe that means it should!) but am looking to use it on high 7s/low 8s. Have a Petzl Ariel that I really rate. Might be a little heavy as an 80? Will last forever though.. how about the Volta? Other option was I was considering a Simond... almost tempted by a 100m skinny one as you can just keep chopping forever! Any other thoughts/recommendations?Money not too much of an issue. Guess I’d maybe rather a good hard wearing rope for more dollar over a cheaper one that doesn’t last.Cheers all
In the market for a new 60m sport rope. I was bought a Mammut Infinity for Christmas but it has deteriorated rapidly. Had some back and forth with Mammut and the retailer who won't replace it but that's beside the point. After using a friend's Petzl Volta the other day I was mightily impressed so am willing to spend more if it means getting the extra quality. Seeing as it will be my main UK rope predominantly used on 20-25m routes I was wondering if the Arial might give me a little more durability as weight would be less of an issue. Unfortunately I can't find it in stock anywhere in the UK and the places that have it in stock in Europe seem to be having shipping issues at the minute. Any other recommendations of something similar? Or is the general opinion that it's not really worth it and just to get the popular Simond option?
If you're mostly into redpointing and shorter routes then I wouldn't bother with a very thin rope, especially if you like steep things where you might bounce up if you fall off. Hauling around on a 9mm is a lot more of a pain in the asshands than on a slightly thicker rope.
If looking at pricier ropes I was really impressed with the Sterling Nano. Thin and handles well. Takes loads of abuse. Bit like me
Destroying a rope in 6 months, that is quite impressive! What were you doing with it?
If the Infinity is that orange length of cack then if my experience is anything to go by then it will wear out really quick unless they've improved them in the last couple of years. This was especially disappointing given how well the Revelation lasts which is not intended as a workhorse rope. Mammut and the shop manager refused to accept the way my Infinity wore after 3 days on a sport rip was anything other than my fault about 4 years ago. I wanted my money back but only could get a goodwill replacement which also wore out quick. Others had similar experiences. I hope they have improved the durability since.
What do people think of Beal ropes these days? I changed from a 10.3 Beal which was an absolute workhorse to a Mammut Revelation Dry 9.2mm and I'm having the exact same issues. Had to chop the ends off after a week in Spain in when the core came through the shealth and have been wary of it since. After reading this thread seems it may be an issue with working shorter routes more.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même choseQuote from: shark on September 10, 2012, 11:14:06 pmIf the Infinity is that orange length of cack then if my experience is anything to go by then it will wear out really quick unless they've improved them in the last couple of years. This was especially disappointing given how well the Revelation lasts which is not intended as a workhorse rope. Mammut and the shop manager refused to accept the way my Infinity wore after 3 days on a sport rip was anything other than my fault about 4 years ago. I wanted my money back but only could get a goodwill replacement which also wore out quick. Others had similar experiences. I hope they have improved the durability since.
What do people think of Beal ropes these days?