Best durable rope

Just curious about peoples experience with ropes used for top roping, whats lasted the longest? I have an edelrid ibex 10mm that I have used for 2 years and aside from being heavy the thing seems bullet proof. except being dirty it looks really good. I started climbing on this rope so lots of rope drag on top ropes and tons of hang dogs on rock that has eaten some of my ropes since. anybody else use an ibex? or something that may have even lasted longer? I have my ropes for long hike in and hard routes but I'm looking to get another super durable rope for the fun days out with friends

Edelweiss ropes have traditionally been the most durable and cut resistant ropes. At least in the single rope, 10.2mm and up diameter category (assuming a model other than their bargain rope). However, they tend to have a stiff hand that gets stiffer with use.

My partner has a beal edlinger it's been 2 years since he got it and he used it 3-4 times a week in the gym.

indoor doesn't eat ropes like real rock. top ropes over ledges and over slab climbs with constant rope drag. my buddy has and edelweiss but the stiffness is a big turn off for me

I have an Ibex as well with pretty much the same experience as you. Durable and dirty. Another huge plus is that it's inexpensive.

As far as I've noticed and asked around at the crag its the best rope for durability... only its no longer made :( and its very affordable as well

Depends how thick you are willing to go. Are we talking at any diameter, or did you want to stay in the 10mm range.
In the skinny ropes, (9.6 and below) I though the old Bluewater Hyalite/Dominator was the best 9.4 I ever used. In fatter ropes I can't say too much. I generally go cheaper and figure that for 1/2 the price, I can buy another one if it doesn't work out, and my ropes do tend to last ~4-6 years anyway. In heavier wear environments (desert granite, etc) I'd probably change my philosophy.

Aaron covington wrote:indoor doesn't eat ropes like real rock. top ropes over ledges and over slab climbs with constant rope drag. my buddy has and edelweiss but the stiffness is a big turn off for me

Granted it's not going to get cheese grated as much, but the fact it's still usable after over 350 days of use, I would call that pretty damn durable.

Aaron covington wrote:indoor doesn't eat ropes like real rock. top ropes over ledges and over slab climbs with constant rope drag. my buddy has and edelweiss but the stiffness is a big turn off for me

this ...

being toppu roperu tofu guys and gals on slabs, lower angle cracks and moderate low angle climbs in general is likely the most abuse a climbing rope would normally see

maxims and mammuts are known toe be exceptionally durable ... but they are stiff

most ropes that are 10mm+ with a >40% sheath will be pretty durable

at the end of the day buy your 10mm+ ropes on sale and realize that they might go anyways

personally i use this 80 maple syrup dollahs rope for crag banging ....

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it usually last 1000+ pitches, and i often retire it because it gets REALLY thick and fuzzy like a bear at that point .... then i use it for fixed lines afterwards

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I've got a 10mm Mammut Galaxy that has lasted my since 2012 with moderate use. It's approaching the point where I will trim the ends and turn it from a 60m to a 55m. Good solid rope, doesn't kink much, and feels bomber.

I'm a big Mammut fan. Every time I buy something else, I'm disappointed. They're durable and handle really well...And I've bought a few ropes.

Mammut is the best!

i have had a few mammut Flash 10.5mm over the years and they last a LONG time.. Now, it's a beast to carry, so maybe the Galaxy is a better all around rope

Mammut Gravity Classic 10.2. I used to work for a camp that took kids out top roping at a local crag that was all low angle slab so the rope got a ton of abrasion on the rock. We had to retire these every 3 years to keep up with american camp association standards and they would still look new (though dirty). I own one now (recently retired one of the old camp ones due to age) just to take beginner friends toproping.

The Most durable rope in the world Is your partners rope so you should always use it.

My Mammut Supersafe has been up a number of big walls with only minimal wear to show for it.

Another Mammut Gravity Classic 10.2mm user here.

I've had it two plus years and still going strong. I use it mainly for my solo top rope lines, but it has held up well from normal party crag outings too.

I have a dry treated Bluewater Eliminator 10.2mm for winter. That's been a good workhorse. I also have a Sterling Kosmos 10.2 regular that's got a bunch of lead falls plus some TR action and it's still going strong. I would recommend the Sterling. It's relatively cheap ($135) and has held up well