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I am taking my grandson climbing/scrambling on the cliffs on Anglesey I have suitable helmet harness etc. Proberley top rope from an anchor. Wondering if 8mm 30 metre confidence rope will be ok or should I use my full rope
Rod

In reply to rodw:

Is it rated as a half rope?

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/rope-markings-explained

Single or half ropes are suitable for top-roping (or indeed static rope if used sensibly). Twin ropes are not (unless you use two strands, obviously).

Personally I would probably use the single rope (assuming that's what you mean by 'full rope') assuming it is not a skinny one as it is probably more durable than an 8mm rope but that is just personal preference.

In reply to rodw:

Use a full rope. The 8mm will probably stretch a lot which won't be much for him. (Or, it's 8mm and static, it won't be strong enough.)

In reply to rodw:

It rather depends on what you are planning to toprope. 30m won't give you many options, but there isn't a problem with the strength of a confidence rope for top roping.