Choosing the right climbing rope for your type of climbing requires some knowledge about various features manufacturers guarantee, and balancing features VS prices. Climbing ropes have to\u00a0meet the minimal\u00a0standards set by the European Union (CE) and can apply to pass\u00a0also the higher standards set by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA). On this article we will have a
general view on the\u00a0ropes that are currently on the market and understand all the tests they have to pass,\u00a0learning what those signs on the label mean.<\/p>\n
First of all, let’s look inside a rope! Climbing ropes are made of an internal\u00a0<\/span>kernel<\/em>, composed of filaments woven in bobbins, and an external\u00a0<\/span>mantle<\/em>, which is a protective sheath. While the mantle is vital to preserve the filaments from damage caused by abrasion, humidity and solar light, it is the kernel which does the thought job, holding Since 2010\u00a0Beal<\/a>\u00a0produces climbing ropes with their new\u00a0design\u00a0Unicore, which binds the sheath to the kernel (core),\u00a0preventing slippage and\u00a0dramatically reducing the possibility of falling when the sheath\u00a0is cut\u00a0under load.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text admin_label=”UIAA guidance” _builder_version=”4.4.8″] The UIAA has released in 2014 the guidelines illustrating\u00a0their new Water Repellent standard. In order to be labelled “Dry” by the UIAA, the amount of water a climbing rope can\u00a0absorb should be less than 5% of its weight. “Dry” ropes must\u00a0be treated with water-repellent products\u00a0on\u00a0both core and sheath. You can\u00a0<\/span>watch this video<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>on how engineers at Mammut tests their\u00a0ropes.<\/p>\n Under this new regulation, climbing ropes are now separated into 3 different categories:<\/p>\n This is just a list of the most famous ropes currently available. They are all single or triple-rated ropes. The price refers to the 70 meters model and can vary depending on where you buy and offers they may have.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″]
circa 70% of the tension.<\/p>\nUIAA guidelines for DRY\u00a0ropes<\/h3>\n
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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beal<\/td>\n Stinger Unicore<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.4<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 38<\/td>\n 33<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Beal<\/td>\n Stinger Unicore<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.4<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 38<\/td>\n 37<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 170<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n DMM<\/td>\n Orbit<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.6<\/td>\n 61<\/td>\n 38<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Edelrid<\/td>\n Swift Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 8.9<\/td>\n 52<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n 33<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 202<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Edelweiss<\/td>\n Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.2<\/td>\n 57<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 37<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Edelweiss<\/td>\n Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.2<\/td>\n 57<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 37<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gilmonte<\/td>\n Next<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.6<\/td>\n 60<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n 150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mammut<\/td>\n Infinity<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mammut<\/td>\n Infinity<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mammut<\/td>\n Infinity<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n None<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Maxim<\/td>\n Pinnacle<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 61<\/td>\n 36<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n $295<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Metolius<\/td>\n Monster<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.2<\/td>\n 53<\/td>\n 50<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Millet<\/td>\n Magma<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n None<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 57<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 155<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Petzl<\/td>\n Arial<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.5<\/td>\n 58<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 32<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n 180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Petzl<\/td>\n Volta<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Sheath<\/td>\n 9.2<\/td>\n 55<\/td>\n 42<\/td>\n 33<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roca<\/td>\n Kalymnos<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n None<\/td>\n 9.8<\/td>\n 64<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sterling<\/td>\n Fusion Nano IX<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.0<\/td>\n 52<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 33<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tendon<\/td>\n Master<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n Dry<\/td>\n 9.1<\/td>\n 56<\/td>\n ?<\/td>\n 29<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″]