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Alpine Sender Dry Rope - 7.5mm
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Get ready for your next climbing adventure with the 7.9 Dry Climbing Rope. This Black Diamond rope is perfect for ice climbs and mountaineering, while still performing on traditional, rock, and alpine routes. Not recommended for beginners.
Deep Dive
Experience the ultimate in performance with the 7.9 Dry Climbing Rope from Black Diamond!
Whether you're conquering ice climbs or embarking on mountaineering missions, this rope will exceed your expectations. Certified for both half or twin use, it offers unparalleled versatility. The 7.9mm diameter, the skinniest in Black Diamond's range, ensures exceptional suppleness and lightness, making it perfect for trad and alpine routes.
What sets this rope apart is its dry treated core and sheath, which provide outstanding water-resistance. It meets and exceeds the rigorous standards set by UIAA, making it a reliable choice for any water-based adventure. And don't worry about marking those rappel points - this rope includes a handy middle marker for safe descents.
Product Details:
Specs
Type: half, twin
Diameter: 7.9mm
Dry Treatment: Dry Performance
Static Elongation [half]: 6.7%
Static Elongation [twin]: 7%
Dynamic Elongation [half]: 34%
Dynamic Elongation [twin]: 32%
Impact Force [half]: 5.4kN
Impact Force [twin]: 7.8kN
UIAA Falls [half]: 6
UIAA Falls [twin]: 16
Center Mark: yes
Sheath Construction: nylon
Sheath Mass: 0.45
Rope Weight: 39g/m
Claimed Weight [30m]: 2lb 9.3oz
Claimed Weight [60m]: 5lb 2.5oz
Claimed Weight [70m]: 6lb 3oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Activity: ice climbing, mountaineering, trad climbing
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