Beal - The One 60m / Is this a good rope?!?

Hello everyone, 

Per the title, I’m struggling to find reviews on the rope pictured below. I have found a great deal on one close to 50% off in brand new condition. Uses would be primarily single pitch sport climbing in the front range. Would this suffice at the roughly $150 total price point ? Are there better options ? 

I have liked beal ropes. Compared with the gas you’re going to spend driving that or any rope to the crag, at that price point even if it isn’t the best, you can still get a lot of good use out of it. Ropes are expendable so if the prices is right scoop it up.

Jeremy Bauman wrote:

I have liked beal ropes. Compared with the gas you’re going to spend driving that or any rope to the crag, at that price point even if it isn’t the best, you can still get a lot of good use out of it. Ropes are expendable so if the prices is right scoop it up.

That’s my thought. I know some ropes people have had bad experiences with but I figure if you find nothing bad (but also nothing good), the. It’s probably alright. I don’t need anything crazy but hard to find a quality 60m at a better price shipped (unless I’m blind haha). Thanks!

I impulse bought the 70m from REI last fall for $120. It handles really nicely, but I haven't used it enough to comment on the durability. It's slightly thinner than my 9.5mm Mammut rope, and has a tighter (and more slick) sheath weave, but otherwise feels about the same to belay or climb with.

Edit: There is no middle marker, presumably to comply with the OEKO-TEX certification, but they do send you a few stickers with Beal and The One logos.

Carson Sloan wrote:

I impulse bought the 70m from REI last fall for $120. It handles really nicely, but I haven't used it enough to comment on the durability. It's slightly thinner than my 9.5mm Mammut rope, and has a tighter (and more slick) sheath weave, but otherwise feels about the same to belay or climb with.

Edit: There is no middle marker, presumably to comply with the OEKO-TEX certification, but they do send you a few stickers with Beal and The One logos.

Oof what a deal that was! I’ll either snag this or a Zenith 60m most likely. Sounds like I can’t go wrong with it. Appreciate the input !

Do you really want to be looking 10-15 feet down at that last draw, wishing you had bought the $200 rope instead? What's your life worth?

/s

Gunkiemike wrote:

Do you really want to be looking 10-15 feet down at that last draw, wishing you had bought the $200 rope instead? What's your life worth?

/s

Are you suggesting there Is any difference between a cheap ce/uiaa certified rope and an expensive ce/uiaa certified rope? 

Jeremy Bauman wrote:

Are you suggesting there Is any difference between a cheap ce/uiaa certified rope and an expensive ce/uiaa certified rope? 

Isn't that precisely what OP is asking?

Gunkiemike wrote:

Isn't that precisely what OP is asking?

Hi there. I was really asking if that specific rope was a good rope (it’s retail price is 249-279), however it was one sale for nearly half that. I however opted for the Beal Zenith 70m as it had plenty of reviews and will do for my current needs. I do understand your point that $50 dollars is irrelevant and should be spent if you can afford it when we’re discussing crucial safety equipment. Thanks for the input everyone. 

Gunkiemike wrote:

Isn't that precisely what OP is asking?

OP is asking a question of preference, your disclaimer, "which one do you want to stare down at when you're off the deck" is related to safety, which is a quality of all UIAA/CE certified ropes. So in that regard, they are all pretty equal. Whether or not the Beal rope in question is as durable, bi-colored, dry-treated, middle-marked, soft-in-hand, as a pricier rope is presumably what the OP is really concerned about. 

Jeremy Bauman wrote:

OP is asking a question of preference, your disclaimer, "which one do you want to stare down at when you're off the deck" is related to safety, which is a quality of all UIAA/CE certified ropes. So in that regard, they are all pretty equal. Whether or not the Beal rope in question is as durable, bi-colored, dry-treated, middle-marked, soft-in-hand, as a pricier rope is presumably what the OP is really concerned about. 

Ok, let me try this.  Did you see the /s in my post? Do you know what that means?

Gunkiemike wrote:

Ok, let me try this.  Did you see the /s in my post? Do you know what that means?

I did :). We’re all friends here. I appreciate the discourse. Just a little miscommunication over the internet is all. Many thanks to everyone.