Buying your first rope can be intimidating. Let’s dissect the different types of climbing ropes you will come across in your search.
There are plenty of climbing brands to choose from when purchasing your rope. The leading companies for reputable ropes include Black Diamond, Mammut, Edelrid, Petzl, Sterling, Beal and Maxim. At various times throughout the year, you can often find great deals on new ropes.Dynamic ropes and static ropes are both used in the climbing world but for different purposes. Dynamic ropes are the ropes that you tie into and climb with. They are designed to stretch which helps absorb impact.
As a novice rock climber, the single rope system is the way to go, but it is important to be familiar with the half and twin systems, too. Single ropes are versatile and user-friendly, making it a good system to learn on.The overall size of your climbing rope is dependent on where you will be climbing and the type of climbing you will be doing. When buying your first rope for a standard toprope, a reliable length is 60m long with a diameter of 10mm.
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