Best starter rope?
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Im looking into getting my first rope and and this point the choice i have would be static or dynamic. im anticipating on doing alot of TRing on this first rope and eventually some trad or sport climbing. should i just get a dynamic for future progress? what are the best brands? width/length? |
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A 10.2mm 60 meter dynamic rope will hold up to lots of wear and still let you lead on it. You don't need a super skinny (9.4mm or under) rope especially if you are just starting out. A 70m will possibly make a few more climbs available to you, especially sport climbs that are 35m long and require a 70m rope to lower from. A 70m is more expensive and weighs more, so my advice it to get a beefier 60m rope first, and then later if you want a 70m rope you can get something a little skinnier (lighter but generally less durable). |
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Sterling dealers carry a product called the VR10. It is an Evolution Kosmos 10.2 non-dry 60M. Usually goes for about $140. Awesome rope. backcountry.com/sterling-ev… You can try Adventure 16 stores in SoCal. |
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Get a dynamic 60meter rope in the low to mid 10ish range for a first rope. Sterling, Mammut, Bluewater, Maxim, and Petzl, all make great ropes. |
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I bought a New England Equinox as my first rope in December and IMO can't be beat for the price. I haven't found any other dynamic dry ropes for the price. I'm new so I don't much to compare it to, but I don't notice any difference between it and the more expensive ropes my partner has, other than the fact that his are more broke in than mine. |
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Check out backcountry.com, and don't go sub 10mm your going to trash that thing. |
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are you in canada? ... if so ... |
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I wouldn't top rope on a static line. Sure, you could if you really had to with a super attentive belayer but it's still asking for trouble. |
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A static line is very dangerous for leading, and if its your first rope a bicolor 60 or 70 dynamic line is your best choice. However a static line can be a good choice for toproping if that's alll your going to use it for, since the first few moves on a climb will be less scary for the climber without the additional rope stretch. Not usually a big deal though. Probably best to go dynamic. I really like bicolor. |
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Thanks for the tip on moose jaw jake! The code didn't work but I ordered one any way, not too bad for 145 out the door. |
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Avoid a static rope... you'll be leading before you know it, and then you'll never touch the static line again. 60m NE Equinox is a great price, especially at an REI or EMS 20% off sale (which happen regularly). |
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I'll just pile on and say something in the 10mm to 10.5mm range, 60m length. |
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Auto-X Fil wrote:I'll just pile on and say something in the 10mm to 10.5mm range, 60m length. It'll wear well and last a long time, and you can do anything with it. You'll end up with a bunch of ropes as you climb more, but a 10.2 60m will always be your go-to rope for TR'ing and most cragging.I'd avoid the 10.5. That was my first rope, and the ONLY time it comes out now is just when we have a big group top roping. Other than that it never gets used. I'd recommend putting that money to a 10-10.2 that you can TR and lead comfortably with. Auto X's advice on the 10.2 is spot on... |