Petzl VOLTA 9.2mm & VOLTA GUIDE 9mm Triple Rated Ropes
From Red Rocks to the Alps, UK trad to Scottish winter, Tom Ripley conducts a long-term test on these two triple-rated ropes.
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Ocun Spirit 9.5mm Rope
The Ocun Spirit is a great all-round single rope for sport climbing, top-roping and trad climbing, says Theo Moore. Despite its relatively skinny diameter it has proved to be durable, and continues to handle very smoothly after several months.
Edelrid Swift Eco Dry 8.9mm
With a versatile triple rating and fantastic handling, the Swift is a great route for long sport pitches and alpine north faces alike; but it is the environmentally-aware production that really sets this rope apart, says Rob Greenwood.
Group Test 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.
Beal Cobra II Half Rope
The Beal Cobra is an all round rope that can be used for trad, winter and alpine. These mid-weight ropes are ideal for anyone who wants...
Sterling Evolution Duetto Rope
With the 8.4mm Duetto, Duncan Campbell thinks he's found his ideal all-round trad half rope
Edelrid Skimmer Pro Dry 7.1mm Rope
It may be a niche product, but if you're saving weight on big mountain routes then this incredibly light double rated rope...
Group Test Mid-range Sport Ropes
We compare eight of the best all-round sport climbing ropes, the sort of reliable workhorse that many will use as their sole rope both...
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Beal STINGER III 9.4mm UNICORE rope
Beal STINGER III 9.4mm UNICORE is a single rope offering easy running and security for those hard routes.
History of EDELRID and some key products
EDELRID started out manufacturing braids and cords and in 1880 presented their first braided fishing lines in Berlin. The biggest innovation came in 1953 when EDELRID introduced the world's first kernmantel rope.
Beal TIGER 10mm UNICORE Dry Cover
TIGER 10mm is an example of multipurpose: in climbing it's the introductory rope for those starting to use thin ropes.
Swift Protect Pro Dry: A new innovation from EDELRID
EDELRID are widely regarded as one of the world's most innovative rope manufactures. For 2020, we've...
Beal GULLY 7.3mm half rope - MOUNTAIN LINE Range
Weighing only 36g per metre, the GULLY 7.3mm is the lightest double rope on the market.
Beal KARMA 9.8mm single climbing rope, helps you get used to smaller rope diameter
It offers the perfect compromise between handling and thinness for...
EDELRID - The Ropemaker
EDELRID are a brand known for their innovation. From the OHM to the new GIGA JUL the catalogue is full of groundbreaking new...
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