Edelrid Racer Rope Review
The anniversary rope is a 9 7mm dry treated bi colour dynamic rope that was created by edelrid to celebrate its 150th anniversary of manufacturing climbing gear.
Edelrid racer rope review. Lightweight core protected. The edelrid boa is a value priced 9 8mm rope that is great for new climbers looking for a lightweight rope with good handling and durability. Ropes when producing ropes quality and safety form the basic principles for the creation of innovative and responsible high performance products. Given that it represents so many years of rope making experience for instance edelrid invented the kernmantle rope i was very curious to try it out.
The edelrid skimmer pro dry 7 1 is a great handling rope for alpine ice and mixed climbing. Read the full review. Edelrid manufactures single ropes in diameters from 8 9 mm to 10 5 mm. Edelrid python touchtec 10mm a durable reliable basic rope with one very important safety feature that s excellent for beginners and veterans alike.
For intensive use such as working routes or top roping there are robust single ropes with. We have followed this credo at edelrid for over 150 years. They weigh in at 52 to 69 grams per metre. If you have a discover card there s 20 cashback on sierra trading post.
This 60 meter dry rope is very smooth and durable. The 24 strand polyester sheath with a 16 strand polyamide braided core makes this rope excellent for splicing and perfect for harsh everyday use. They also have a great price on luchador laces but unfortunately for me the luchadors don t fit me well. The thermo shield treatment helps the rope maintain its suppleness and handling characteristics over time although the boa got dirty quickly compared to other ropes.
Due to its tiny 7 1mm diameter it is indeed incredibly light. Haven t tried this particular rope before but other edelrid ropes have been good in my experience. Due to its tiny 7 1mm. Great for canyoneering due to its lack of water absorption.
Single ropes with a thicker diameter are generally stronger and can withstand a greater number of falls. However thicker also means heavier.