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Kristen Fiore
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Nov 2, 2014
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Burlington, VT
· Joined Sep 2014
· Points: 3,378
Hi guys, So I'm looking for a sweet thin sport rope. (brah) I already have a nice 10mm rope for trad and a dry coat rope for ice. Both of which I got for a really good deal. Basically I'm looking for a nice supple thin rope for redpointing [edit] hard stuff. Cheaper would be nice but isn't a priority. I'm a super light (125 lb) climber so I think a thin rope could work really well for me. Obviously, I'm looking for a single rope not twin or half. So...what do you suggest??
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Kevin Marsh
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Nov 2, 2014
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Bozeman, MT
· Joined Mar 2011
· Points: 20
for projecting? no need to go too thin (9.5-9.8 just my opinion, man). For the redpoint, I'm looking forward to Sterling's new nano IX, 9.0
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Kristen Fiore
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Nov 2, 2014
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Burlington, VT
· Joined Sep 2014
· Points: 3,378
Fair enough...I actually meant redpointing. Thanks for clarifying. The Nano looks sweeeeet.
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BirminghamBen
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Nov 3, 2014
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Birmingham, AL
· Joined Jan 2007
· Points: 1,620
Clocking in at 135-140, when in good climbing shape, I have always enjoyed the benefits of thinner ropes.... Sport climbing, yes, but predominantly trad. The Edelweiss Performace 9.1 and the Mammut Revelation 8.9 have both been good to me. Both proved to be durable with better handling going to the Edelwiess, IMO. The Mammut has a firmer sheath and probably gets the slight nod on durability.
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Bill Kirby
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Nov 3, 2014
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Keene New York
· Joined Jul 2012
· Points: 480
Blue water Icon 9.1mm. I been using one for nine months maybe. I'm couple pounds heavier than you.
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Ryan Arment
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Nov 3, 2014
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Boulder, CO
· Joined May 2010
· Points: 71
Ive been using a petzl joker 9.2 for a year, Its seen many top ropes and some big lead falls. Ive rapped off trees and its run over rough edges. I check it as often as one should (every time you coil!!!) and its in great shape. I dont think that the difference in strength between 9.2 and 9.8 is really enough for any climber to notice in any reasonable fall. If youre in an area with really really sharp edges and coarse rock maybe you should use a larger diameter but i'd doubt it makes much of a difference. Dont use any rope on fixed gear you havent inspected first.
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Chris Whisenhunt
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Nov 3, 2014
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Fayetteville, WV
· Joined Jun 2010
· Points: 995
My roommate and I use the sterling nano 9.2 full-time. It's a great rope and I haven't had any issues with it yet.
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Alex McIntyre
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Nov 3, 2014
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Tucson, AZ
· Joined Jan 2011
· Points: 546
I've been using the Edelweiss Performance 9.2 for the last couple of months almost every day I've gotten out and I've had no issues with wear. It's also the best handling rope I've ever used.
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frankstoneline
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Nov 3, 2014
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Apr 2009
· Points: 30
Bluewater dominator 9.4 is the thin cord I've been climbing on lately, they are usually affordable and they have great hand and both my dominator and my lightning pro (9.7) have taken a beating and are still in good shape.
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Kyle C
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Nov 4, 2014
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Sep 2014
· Points: 0
We use a mammut revelation 9.2mm for everything. Handles well, light, loads in the reverso easily, seems to last. I hate lugging around fat ropes. I wish I had bought one with the dual pattern, as our center mark was gone in a day.
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