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Im off for a weeks climbing in the El Chorro area and having not climbed over there wondered if there is any advice on rope length? Was going to take a 60m but looking at the route lengths think I may need to invest in a 70m. Any advice?

In reply to BigLob:

There some really nice 30+m pitches. Def. worth the investment

In reply to BigLob:

It might even be worth investing in an 80 metre rope especially if you ever intend visiting Kalymnos where there are loads of 40 metre pitches.

In reply to BigLob:

Agreed, if you're going to buy another then buy an 80.

In reply to BigLob:

i used a 60 and had a thin half rope as backup

didnt' miss out on anything

In reply to BigLob:

I was out there last year and am going back over new year. There is a lot that you can do with a 60m and that's all I had last year. I did a few longer routes but with someone I met there who had a 70m rope. For the trip later this month I bought a new rope. I went for an 80m. I think in Chorro 70m would be fine, but I thought 80m might be more flexible for future trips elsewhere (plus you can trim the ends if they get worn and still have a 70m+ rope).

In reply to BigLob:

I used a 60m there some years ago and didn't encounter any problems. I imagine there are a few longer routes but if its just for that one trip its probably not worth it. You can always get down off the odd long route with a bit of care. I'd say it really depends on where else you plan on going after El Chorro.

In reply to BigLob:

We went in the Spring and took a 60m but wished we'd had a 70m especially at Valle de Abdalajis. I've just now got a 70m and it's lighter than my last 60m, so yes, I'd suggest a 70m