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Is there a such thing as a Mammut Tusk 10.2?

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Patrick Nygren · · Seattle, WA · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 20

I've got a guy trying to sell me a never-been-used Mammut Tusk 10.2 mm 60m rope for $125, but all I can find are 9.8 mm Tusk's. Is he yanking my chain, or is this a real rope that was made in the past? He claims he got it 3 years ago and it's still banded up. Any help figuring out the best way of identifying the rope would be appreciated!

Also, I'm a newbie to climbing so be nice with this one, but is there any problem with using a properly stored, never-been-used, 3-year-old rope? Thanks in advance for any help!

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640

infinity 9.5..tusk 9.8..galaxy 10 ..supersafe ? 10.2..they do make a limited number of "cheaper" cords, but never heard if a tusk 10.2

personally i would not..but

You can get a new mammut line in the deals section for a good price

Patrick Nygren · · Seattle, WA · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 20

Here's some photos of the rope I got him to send me.

rope w/ bag

rope end 1

rope end 2

Patrick Nygren · · Seattle, WA · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 20

Thanks John, I'm definitely leaning towards your conclusion - I'm already wary of buying a rope from a random guy, and the fact that I can't find any info about it online makes me even more wary. Any further thoughts after I've posted the pictures?

Robbie Mackley · · Tucson, AZ · Joined May 2010 · Points: 85

I use a mammut 10.2 , and it was cheaper than $125 brand new off the rack. Still banded and never used, it's still a used rope. I'd give him half of that, maybe $65, or buy NEW.
-Mackley
Added: Mammut 10.2 is a great first rope.

Nick Sweeney · · Spokane, WA · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 969

I personally would not buy a rope from someone I didn't personally know. Your rope is one of the few items in your system that MUST NOT FAIL. If your rope has been exposed to some weird chemical or has sat in the sun next to a window for three years, it may be significantly weakened and dangerous. Spend an extra $50 and buy something you can trust.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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