In reply to bigbobbyking:
If you think there is a problem with the rope you should ask the BMC technical committee to investigate. You seem to be implying that the rope falls outside it's specification, so if the rope is not too old, you should let them know.
> I think I'll stump up the extra and a rope from a bigger name next time.
All rope manufacturers do a 'budget' or 'entry level rope', and they tend to be a similar spec, including Simonds. In my own experience I find budget ropes fine at first but they don't last as long as more expensive ones. If you want a long lasting rope don't just go for a brand, go for the higher specced ones.
Post edited at 11:43