Half Ropes for UK Trad
Over the last few months the UKC Test Team have been putting six pairs of half ropes through their paces. Though they're all good, we came to an easy consensus on our favourites.
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Share this pageOver 150 years of alpine expertise
EDELRID was founded by Julius EDELmann and Carl RIDder in 1863. At first, the company made braids and cords. Julius Edelmann was a salesman and mountaineer, Carl Ridder a technician, who specialised in braiding machines. The faces might have changed over the years but EDELRID remains an innovative and creative company to this day. In 1953 EDELRID invented the kernmantel rope and revolutionised the world of climbing. Materials and production techniques were constantly improved and then 11 years later, EDELRID produced a rope capable of withstanding multiple falls – the forerunner of the modern dynamic climbing rope. Climbing has never looked back since.
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WINNERSWin 1 of 2 Belay Kits from EDELRID
Back in 2016 Edelrid made the decision to be the first company to only offer assisted braking belay devices. This represented a huge step forward in Edelrid's dedication to both innovation and safety. Two years later the range has evolved to offer an assisted braking belay device for every type of climbing.
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Competition WINNERWin a 60m Edelrid Swift Eco Dry 8.9mm rope
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