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Hi,

I've recently taking up climbing again after a long (12yr) break due to having all my gear stolen at uni

I don't really know what's what anymore and i was hoping someone could advise me on ropes, ascenders, carabiners etc.

Would this Mammut Tusk 10mmX50m be ok for a beginner like me? I'll probably only use it for indoor walls...

Any advice v.gratefully received.

Thanks,

Indra

In reply to myself: this is a beginners question

In reply to indra: I an also a beginner and bought exactly the same from www.rockrun.com. I use it only indoors at the moment and it seems fine. I intended to buy another rope for when I go outdoors where its dry treated etc. but that may be some time off yet due to not knowing anyone who climbs outdoors and I am begrudged to pay £200 for a weekend trip to Plas Y Brenin.

Good luck.

In reply to indra:
I've got one. It is fine to use in any situation. As with any rope, keep a log of any stiffish falls so you retire it at the appropriate moment.

Try to be deciclpined about not standing on your rope, to prolong its life.


Enjoy.

In reply to indra:

I got one when I started. Still use it for everything. It is now down to 35 metres due to someone borrowing it and setting up a toprope badly and managing to get a cut half way through it.

If you avoid top roping on it outdoors (especially on granite) you should be fine - as long as you dont fall.