Climbing Ropes

For climbing we only use Dynamic ropes, as a fall onto a static rope could cause serious injury due to the lack of bounce.

Static (or semi-static) ropes are mainly used for abseiling, caving, and rope access work. 

Dynamic ropes for climbing are available in three major types.

Single ropes have been tested as safe to use on their own. Currently they can range in diameter from 8.9mm to 11mm. These are generally used for bolted sport climbs, at climbing walls, and for outdoor education use, where all the protection points are in a straight line.

Half (or Double) ropes have been tested as safe to use in a pair where each rope is clipped alternately into the protection. They range from 8mm - 9mm in diameter. Half (or Double) ropes have been tested as safe to use in a pair where each rope is clipped alternately into the protection. They range from 8mm - 9mm in diameter. 

Twin ropes are those that are tested to be safe only when both ropes are clipped through every protection point. Their main advantage over half ropes is that they are lighter, and over single ropes that they are less likely to get chopped. However the disadvantage of not being able to clip into several laterally positioned gear placements means that they really aren't suitable for UK use.

Rope Length For half ropes, 60m ropes can be a good idea, although until recently 50Metre was the normal length. Single ropes for sports routes are best at 60 M, 70M if you are a regular vistor to bolted continental rock you may even find 80 M useful. 

 we do exceptional deals on beal ropes ! Colours vary. If you are ordering a matched pair of double or twin ropes we will send two different colours.