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Canyoneering rope for top rope solo

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Luke.d6 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 15

Seems like the only Semi static line I can find in Canada right now is a canyoneering rope. Do you think that is suitable for rope rope solo?
The one I have found is the Sterling rope 9.0 C-IV canyon rope.

Ben Horowitz · · Bishop, CA / Tokyo, JP · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 137

I can't think of a reason to be concerned about using a canyoneering rope (beyond the standard discussion about dynamic vs. static for TR solo ropes). It is a bit thin, which might be of some concern depending on where/how you are using it; usually thinner ropes are less abrasion resistent (mitigated slightly by its static nature) and some TR solo setups might work less well with a thinner rope.

Personally I just use my old ~9.8 dynamic rope which is probably effectively somewhere between dynamic and semi-static. I find that if I need more "static-ness" I can just tie off directly to a redirect part way up the route to shorten the amount of rope out.

EJN · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2012 · Points: 248

The sterling C-IV feels pretty skinny and slippery when it's new, but it is a burly rope. It'll work, but it's not perhaps ideal.

Buck Rio · · MN · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 16

I think you can still order things on-line??? Rock N Rescue has Sterling Workpro static rope for about a $1 per foot. 3/8 is a little on the thin side, but they also have the Petzl Axis 11mm for $160 for a 50 meter rope. Not on sale right now.

https://www.rocknrescue.com/

Caleb Barksdale · · Provo, UT · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 36

I've used my 8.3mm Imlay rope and it's fine.  Not ideal, but it works.

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, UT · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 22,419

That C-IV is kinda spendy if all you're going to do is TR with it...burly cord.  Only 2% elongation so pretty darn stiff.

I'd use it for TRing with the same considerations of any low elongation static cord.  I wouldn't call it "semi static".  Its full on static.

Great canyon rope (probably the best in my quiver of ropes for canyons).  Very durable.

Luke.d6 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 15

Spendy, slippery, skinny. Not sounding so great haha.
The usual American sites aren’t great for me because I’m Canadian and our dollar is about 3/4 of the USD. Plus duties just make the cost extreme. I found one other option. The Edelrid Diver 10.1mm. It is about $100 less and 3.7% elongation. Any better or should I just get a dynamic rope so it’s dual purpose?

Buck Rio · · MN · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 16
Luke.d6 wrote: Spendy, slippery, skinny. Not sounding so great haha.
The usual American sites aren’t great for me because I’m Canadian and our dollar is about 3/4 of the USD. Plus duties just make the cost extreme. I found one other option. The Edelrid Diver 10.1mm. It is about $100 less and 3.7% elongation. Any better or should I just get a dynamic rope so it’s dual purpose?

IMO 3.7-4% is the sweet spot for static ropes, a little give so it doesn't hurt to fall a little bit, but you aren't giving up huge amounts of elevation either. 

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