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Mammut 9.8 Eternity rope 60m

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Kristoffer Parker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 0

I'm looking for a beginner rope to get more into outdoor top roping. The easiest place to go for me is rei so this was the one I was looking into. Another rope similar for recommendations would be appreciated as well. Help a pal out.

Marc Yamamoto · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 20

That is a great rope. Recommend 70m.

ScottieBones · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2016 · Points: 0

Cant speak for the Eternity, but I recently bought the Mammut Gravity 10.2 60m as a first tope and it's been great. I almost bought the Eternity, but since we do a lot of gym climbing, it seemed the 10.2 might get some more mileage. I was concerned it might be too fat vs the 9.8, but after handling it and running through a grigri I have no complaints. Also seems like a lot of deals out there for the Gravity.

Raymond Moreno · · Roseville, CA · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 140

Try the Mammut Infinity Protect rope.

They have three types of rope for every series they have. For that infinity series, they have the dry, the protect, and the classic.

Classic has no protection.
Protect has the shell protected.
Dry is protected through--and-through.

Since I assume you will not be climbing during wet weather, I'd recommend the Infinity Protect series. Only the shell is treated. This gives it some protection against abraision, moisture, and helps it be a bit more slick.

If you are into lead climbing, the extra lightness is sweet. And as a belayer, it is easier to pay out rope quickly.

70m is a little overkill for indoor climbing. But if you will use it for outdoor as well, it's worth the little extra length.

Mammut Infinity ropes are time tested.

Look around. You can usually find a great deal if you are patient. I got mine (70m Infinity Protect) for $185.00 shipped).

In Christ: Raymond

travisschenk · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2016 · Points: 0

I have a dry 70m for alpine and a classic 60 for sport. Both are awesome. They handle much better than other people's ropes I my opinion. I've convinced at least two people to get one after climbing on mine.

Kristoffer Parker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 0

I appreciate the input everyone, thank you!

Raymond Moreno · · Roseville, CA · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 140

Look around.

There are always good deals, especially in the off-season.

CLICK HERE FOR SALES

In Christ: Raymond

Raymond Moreno · · Roseville, CA · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 140

Here is a video showing that the protection not only prevents water absorption...but also has a secondary value for abrasion resistance.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ9Ni…

In Christ: Raymond

Russ Keane · · Salt Lake · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 392

Mammut makes the best ropes, man....

Mitchell E · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 26

I own this rope in the Classic (uncoated) version. It's a great rope—it handles very well—but it's starting to fuzz up earlier than I expected. If I were to do it again, I would pay the extra for the Protect treated version for increased abrasion resistance.

McHull · · Catoctin Mt · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 260

If you're just top roping and weight isn't an issue, I'd go with a burly rope of 10+mm. It'll be a little more durable than the thinner ropes.

I just picked up a Bluewater Eliminator 60m non-dry on sale for $145 at Mountain Gear.
(on a side note:UPS lost the rope in route and Mountain Gear shipped out a replacement asap at no charge to me)

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