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Are you dreaming of switching to rope climbing. To do this, you need a climbing rope. When choosing a climbing rope, you should pay attention to a few important points:
There are two types of ropes: dynamic and static. Ropes for climbing use are dynamic and designed to be flexible to dampen the jerk caused by a fall. This makes the fall safer and more comfortable for the climber. Dynamic ropes stretch up to more than 30 percent on the first drop, after which they never fully return to their original dimensions.
Static ropes, in turn, are used as auxiliary ropes in the construction of upper anchors, as a landing rope, or as a hauling rope on big wall climbing routes. The static rope does not stretch at all and should never be used as a climbing rope even in top rope climbing..
If you are looking for a dynamic rope for climbing you have three options: single, half and double rope.
Single rope
The single rope is the most common rope used in climbing and is ideal for sports and Trad climbing as well as top rope riding. Single ropes are available in different lengths and thicknesses. You choose the right length and thickness according to the application. The single rope is identified by the number 1 inside the circle at the end of the rope.
Half rope
Semi-ropes are suitable for Trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing, mountain climbing and ice climbing. There are always two half-ropes in use and the ropes are clipped alternately for different secures. Properly clipped, the half ropes reduce rope drag and make climbing more comfortable.
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The half rope is identified by the ½ mark inside the circle at the end of the rope.
Double rope
Double ropes are suitable for Trad climbing and multi-pitch climbing on straight routes as well as ice climbing.
Like half ropes, there are always two double ropes in use. The difference is that double ropes are always clipped in the same splice. Double ropes are the thinnest climbing ropes. You can identify the double rope from the octagon on its side inside the circle.
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ROPE THICKNESS, LENGTH AND WEIGHT
Thickness
For many climbers, the lightness of the equipment is important and this also applies to climbing ropes. In general, a thinner rope is always lighter than a thick rope. However, thinner ropes are not as durable as thicker ropes and require more skill to use correctly. Thicker ropes are more resistant to wear, but are often heavier. The choice of rope thickness is greatly influenced by the purpose of the rope: if you climb a lot of sports on a nearby rock you will probably want a thicker rope. If, on the other hand, multi-pitch routes that require a long approach are intended, you want a thinner rope.
Rope length
Climbing ropes are available up to a length of 30,100 m. The most common climbing rope length is 60 m.
The choice of outdoor climbing rope is affected by the length of the route to be climbed. For example, if the length of the route to be climbed is 30 m, you will need a rope at least 60 m long. Always make sure you have a long enough rope before climbing an outdoor rock.
An even shorter rope is often sufficient for an indoor climbing rope, as the indoor climbing routes are usually short. The exception to this is the Salmisaari shaped wall, which requires a 60 m long rope.
Rope weight
The weight of the walker is always given in grams per meter, making it easy to compare the weights of the climbing ropes.
FEATURES
Dry treatment: When the rope gets wet it becomes heavier and its properties deteriorate. In a sufficiently cold air, the rope freezes and becomes very difficult to handle. Dry-treated ropes work better in wet conditions as they repel water. Therefore, dry-treated ropes are used especially in ice climbing. They are usually more expensive than uncoated ropes, but significantly increase the life of the rope. Dry-treated ropes are treated with either a mantle, a core, or both.
Midmark: Most of the ropes have a mid mark. The sign increases safety because the center of the rope is easier to spot.
Two-tone ropes: Some climbing ropes are two-tone, which means that the pattern / color changes at the middle. This is a clearer way than the center mark to detect when visiting the center.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATIONS
UIAA
The Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA) is an international mountaineering and climbing association that sets safety standards that all climbing ropes must meet.
Dynamic climbing rope packages list the test results of UIAA safety standards: UIAA number of falls, static elongation, dynamic elongation, and jerk force.
Number of UIAA falls
UIAA tests all climbing ropes and finds out how many drips the rope will last. Tests performed under test conditions cause a much higher impact force than a fall in a normal climbing situation, so the reading is indicative and helps in comparing ropes. The higher the UIAA number on the rope, the more durable and long lasting it is.
Single ropes are tested by dropping a weight of 80 kg, half ropes are tested by dropping a weight of 55 kg and double ropes are tested by dropping a weight of 80 kg on both ropes. All single and semi-ropes must withstand at least 5 UIAA drops and double ropes 12 UIAA drops.
All the climbing ropes in our range meet the required number of UIAA falls and are safe to climb when used correctly.
Jerking force
The jerk force describes the force applied to the climber when dropped on the rope by the force of the UIAA standard drop test, i.e. a fall factor of 1.71. Strong jerking force can cause injuries or even break the harness, so flexibility is beneficial.
The jerk force is expressed in ropes in kilonewtons (kN). The lower the number, the smaller the jerk when the rope drops. However, it is good to remember that in this case the rope also stretches more, which may not be desirable, for example, in top rope climbing.
Static elongation
Static elongation tells you how much the dynamic rope is flexible when it weighs 80 kg. Static elongation affects the choice of climbing rope in top rope climbing, hauling, or when adoring along fixed ropes. Higher static elongation is then generally undesirable.
Dynamic elongation
Dynamic elongation tells you how much the rope stretches with the first force of the UIAA standard drop test. Long elongation naturally reduces impact force, but excessive elongation can be dangerous if the rope stretches all the way to the ground. The limit for dynamic elongation defined by the UIAA is 40 percent.
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