Black Diamond Rope Review

We chose to test the 9 9 mm rope as it was already a top seller on many outdoor retailers but they are making a full compliment of ropes from this one all the way down to 7 8 mm half ropes.

Black diamond rope review.

We were happy with the handling and performance of the 9 9 and look forward to checking out. Ideal for long alpine routes and tricky weather windows the black diamond 7 9 is built for the mountains. The rope s maiden voyage was a journey across the border to the impressively tall limestone towers of el potrero chico mexico. With that in mind this rope became the go to cord for day in day out use.

With its sleek diameter and dry treated core and sheath this cord is built for high performance whether you re tying in for a burn on your project or roping up under a frozen pillar. The 9 9 rope is black diamond s thickest and most durable climbing rope and it s still versatile for virtually any style of climb. 4 5 4 5 out of 5 stars. The black diamond 8 9 is an ultralight single rope purpose built for your redpoint burns.

This rope balances the burliness required for big wall projects with the beginner friendly handling that new climbers need at the gym. Featuring a burly sheath that uses a 2x2 weave construction to lengthen the rope s lifespan the 7 9 also boasts a dry treated core and sheath which protects it from the inside out against moisture. Black diamond 9 9 rope. 239 60m 269 70m.

Black diamond 9 4 climbing rope. You ll find cheaper ropes but these are priced similarly to most high end dry treated ropes. Black diamond 9 9 rope. With easily identifiable middle markers the bd 7 9 rsquo s are specifically designed.

Search submit clear text when autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Black diamond 9 6mm fulldry rope. 100m version of the 8 9 rope is an online exclusive. Black diamond s 9 6mm rope was designed to do everything well and stand up to a beating while doing it.

These differences add up more when you get into longer 70m and 80m climbing ropes and when you re climbing longer pitches where more of the weight is hanging from your harness instead of. Black diamond just recently started making ropes and we were excited to check them out in our updated review. Fast facts the 9 6 in 60 meter. Black diamond 9 6mm x 70 meter standard 199 95.

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