How to Choose Climbing Ropes

Equally suited for redpoint burns or projecting sessions, this Black Diamond dry rope has a durable construction. It handles daily use. And it hits the sweet spot between performance and reliability.
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Single Ropes| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Rope Type | Single Rope |
| Rope Style | Dynamic |
| Rope Length (m) | 9.4 MM x 70 M: 70 meters |
| Rope Diameter (mm) | 9.4 millimeters |
| Impact Force | 8.2 kilonewtons |
| Dynamic Elongation | 38 percent |
| UIAA Falls | 6 |
| Dry Treatment | Dry Core And Sheath |
| Weight | 60 grams per meter |
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I used this rope for one day of sport climbing on the Bay Area coast. After just a couple routes, the rope had taken on a flattened feel. By the end of the day it was flattened from end to end except where tie in occurred at the ends. My partner questioned if the rope was just old and needed to be retired. It was kinda embarrassing and doesn’t instill much confidence. I’m just so confused. After 15 years of climbing I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s very bad quality and I wish I could return for replacement.
I just bought this rope and took it out sport climbing on the Bay Area coast. I’m confused because I’ve never seen a rope flatten after a single session. After 15 years of climbing I’ve not experienced a rope that changes shape like this after many sessions. It’s almost completely flattened from one end to the other except where tie in occurs. It’s unusual and I wouldn’t recommend. My climbing partner thought it was an old rope that needed to be retired. It was actually kinda embarrassing.
I will just talk about handling because I haven't taken any falls or otherwise stressed the rope much. I have ropes that have to be meticulously stacked to prevent tangling and carefully managed to avoid twisting. So far, it is the best handling rope I have used with little tendancy to tangle or twist.