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EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope
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EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope

Item # 737039

$189.95

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Nesting between classic 10.5 mm and lightweight ropes, Edelweiss® Axis offers easy handling and flexibility, great for sport and indoor routes.

  • Smaller diameter and dry finish keep the weight down, while its 60-meter length allows extended leads
  • Everdry treatment to the sheath of the rope reduces water absorption to keep the rope light and pliable
  • Additional Perdur™ sheath fiber coating helps increase abrasion resistance up to 33%
  • Meets or exceeds UIAA tests for falls, impact force and elongation

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Item 737039

EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope Specs

Specification

Description

Weight71 grams per meter
Dimensions10.3mm x 60m
Impact force8.5 kilonewtons
UIAA falls10
Dynamic elongation33 percent
Static elongation6.4 percent

EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope Customer Reviews

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EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope
 
2.3

(based on 7 reviews)

29%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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      • Outdoors (4)
      • Indoor (3)
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      Jul

      10

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      A sad tale...

      By MX

      from Carrboro, NC

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

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            Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

            I bought this rope almost a year ago, and sadly find myself looking for another already. I have several ropes from various manufacturers, but this one has had major core-slippage and I've already had to retire it.

            I attempted to contact Edelweiss three times about this issue, but hey have never even had the courtesy to respond. Considering the rope is less than a year old, and has had no major lead-falls, major core slippage is just unacceptable.

            Due to the rope's issues, and Edelweiss' attitude, I would not recommend this rope or any Edelweiss rope, even for TR. So sad...

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            May

            25

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            I used to be a big fan

            By moss1956

            from Iowa

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

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                  Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                  I used to be a big fan of Edelweiss ropes, they were strong, and cheap. I bought this rope last summer and by the third time out sport climbing it had developed long flat spots about 20 feet in on both ends, and the sheath seemed to be loose, so that the rope would get really twisty after long climbs. I saved it to use when I take inexperienced climbers so that they can top rope on it. At this point, I would never use this rope to climb anything on lead that I was sure I wouldn't fall on. Given that I got three real uses out of the rope, it was not a good value. In the past I have had Edelweiss ropes, especially the Torrent, last me season after season.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Oct

                  11

                  2008

                  (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  No complaints

                  By Mr. Hummus

                  from Salt Lake City, UT

                  About Me Avid Climber

                  Pros

                  • Rugged
                  • Wear Resistant

                  Cons

                  • Heavy

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor
                  • Outdoor
                  • Sport Climbing top rope
                  • Sprint Climbs

                  Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                  I love it for sport climbing, as long as I don't have to lug it too far. It's a bit heavy. I've taken it on a few long canyoneering trips in Zion and kind of regretted it. It's a little heavy dry, and super heavy wet.

                  • Gift:
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                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Oct

                  7

                  2007

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Good Sport Climbing Rope

                  By Billy Goat Gruff

                  from Albuquerque, NM

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Rugged
                  • Wear Resistant

                  Cons

                  • Heavy

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor
                  • Outdoor

                  Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                  This rope is great for sport climbing and top rope ice climbing. However, it is too heavy to take on long trad routes or mountaineering trips.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  May

                  27

                  2009

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Not the best out there

                  By I_<3_REI

                  from Salem, Or

                  About Me Avid Climber

                  Pros

                  • Durable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Outdoor

                    Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                    Used outdoors during summer. It got the job done, but kinks very easy and will kink itself up while belay no matter how organized you keep the rope on the mat. Also very stiff and has seemed to only get stiffer over time.

                    • Gift:
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                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Apr

                    13

                    2009

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    2.0

                    Very kinky!

                    By lalavina7

                    from Washington DC

                    About Me Avid Climber

                    Site Member

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                          Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                          This rope is tough, but there is nothing special to it. It's still very stiff despite very frequent use over spring-fall climbing season. It also kinks very easily and is hard to un-kink, which makes it very annoying when belaying. I use it for local top-roping; it's too heavy to carry for anything else.

                          • Gift:
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                          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                          Apr

                          2

                          2009

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          2.0

                          Starter Rope

                          By Trad Monkey

                          from San Francisco, CA

                          About Me Avid Climber

                          Pros

                          • Rated at 10 UIAA Falls-
                          • Strong

                          Cons

                          • Frays quickly
                          • Rough surface

                          Best Uses

                          • Indoor
                          • Long Climbs
                          • Outdoor

                          Comments about EDELWEISS Axis 10.3mm x 60m Dry Rope:

                          This was my first rope and I purchased it on sale. I've used this mostly for outdoor trad climbing and toproping. I was hoping it would soften a bit with use but it still seems fairly chord-like, not soft and supple like some of the BlueWater and New England ropes I've used. The sheath seems a bit rough and after only a few months of use (with a rope tarp) it became quite dirty. I suspect this is aluminum oxide rubbed off of my belay device and carabiners. I have cleaned it once.

                          I was happy to get a relatively inexpensive rope as my first, but I will be retiring this well before I had originally planned based on premature wear, handling and quite active use over the last 6 or 8 months.

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                          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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