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A tough, thin line for a wide range of climbing.
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Mammut Tusk Superdry Climbing Rope - 9.8
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Keepin me alive.
John Baer
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Good rope, runs smoothly through BD ATC Guide, is stiffer than others - but not problematic - keeps it from tangling . I have used this alpine climbing, but something skinnier would be preferable for that application - better for sport climbing. Overall great all around rope.
Great Rope
MQ
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
At first the rope had major problems with twisting, but after about a month of climbing it broke in. I love it. I've beat it up pretty good and still in great condition.
like the weight and hand
steph davis
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I was using other ropes and got to really like the Mammut ropes: for that reason, I switched and actually started working with the company. A lot of people seem to like extremely soft ropes, and I can't figure out why. I prefer my ropes to have a slightly stiff feeling. I find it easier to make clips (especially on those steel perma-draws a lot of people are putting up at sport crags now) when the rope is stiffer. It's also easier to flake the rope and it doesn't tangle on itself so much. A stiff rope is also more confidence inspiring if someone will be jugging on it. I've been really happy with this rope, and it's hard to go back after you use a duodess for the convenience and safety.
It does its job, but doesn't offer more
Daniel Hupp
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been using this rope pretty heavily for the past two years, and it's definitely performed the way a climbing rope should. It's not the best handling rope on the market, but it's quite durable for its diameter.
The way Mammut coils their rope in order to avoid kinking when taken out of the package is a nice feature that I now expect out of other ropes. It's so easy to screw up, so it's nice to have that peace of mind. The middle mark has stayed clearly visible through many, many pitches, which is another plus. The durability of this rope is not in question. It hardly shows signs that it's been in use for a while, besides that dirt it collects.
This rope gets dirty! It will quickly turn a shade of light-brownish yellow, even with one taking good care of it. Even washing it doesn't change this. Just know it will get dirty.
It's also pretty stiff. There's no "breaking in" with the Tusk. It will stay pretty stiff. I prefer a more flexible rope, and that's the main reason I will not be buying this rope again when I need to reinvest.
Personal preference aside, I think that the Tusk is a solid, work-horse rope for a 9.8, and that if you don't mind the stiffness and the dirt it collects, I would recommend it.
Awesome Rope
car1092828139
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I finally got out and used my brand new rope, on a multi pitch climb in LCC here in the wasatch front. I love how this rope handles and it a good weight! Its a great dynamic rope, that is light enough for multi pitch climbs but other give you a sense a good security with the thickness. Great all around rope for sure!
great do all rope
miles Hagen
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Love the way the rope handles even after many pitches and is holding up great. Doesn't seem to show any major signs of wear. Looked at the image someone posted and who knows what they did but probably loaded it over something sharp. I use this for trad and sport on all kinds of rock and always impressed with how tight and non fuzzy the sheath stays.
Work horse
Chris R.
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For being a 9.8 this rope is burly. I have been using it 3-4 days a week for the past 2 months and it has been great. At first I didn't like how stiff it was. I normally like Bluewater but wanted to give Mammut a try. After climbing on it I actually like that it is a little stiff. I makes clipping really easy but takes a little more work to get it into a belay device. So far it does not show much sign of wear. I have been using it on long trad and single pitch sport routes.
Good rope, a little stiff
ben243090964
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I like this rope over all. It is not the best handling as it is a little stiff but it is very usuable and durable. The thickness, weight and length are all correct. Good all around rope.
I liike
dcs3583673
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Light weight for its thickness. Just starting to climb but i like the rope and i feel comfortable on it.
great cord!
joe5536176
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perfect rope, light weight and skinny, strong, durable and handles great. Like the lap coil it comes in so not kinked up. Soft catch and like the pattern differential so its easy to spot the middle.
Does the blue superdry at least have a...
J. Walker
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Does the blue superdry at least have a middle mark/bar? I see in the specs it has a middle mark but I am not sure if that is referring to the yellow???
sja3803925
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Yes it has a middle mark, but like any middle marked rope it will become hard to see relatively quickly. I'd recommend getting the yellow duodess.
Does "Doudess" refer to the subtle bi-color...
Todd Anderson
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Does "Doudess" refer to the subtle bi-color design on the yellow rope? Is that worth an additional 45¢/m?
Matt Oliver
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That is a center marking pattern. Half the rope is one pattern and the other is a different pattern. Yes it is worth the cost.
miles Hagen
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Duodess is not bi-color. It is Bi-pattern. The pattern changes at the middle. The difference is Bi-pattern they do not have to splice the sheath and on a bi color they do and it creates a bump the can wear funny at the change. And yes they actually splice the sheath yarns but not the cores of course to make a bi color rope.
This thing is a steel cable...
m_mastandu1165946
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The good: I've climbed on this rope for a season and a half now doing almost entirely single pitch sport climbs. It's seen a lot of whippers and abrasive rock with little or no wear. This rope is amazingly durable!
The bad: It was quite stiff when I bought it and hasn't really broken in, either. Even with diligent rope management and a clean rope bag this thing picks up dirt like crazy. I've washed it three times (once at the end of the first season and twice back to back a few weeks ago) and still haven't managed to get it past a honey mustard color to it's original french's yellow. It is also very abrasive on my hands and gear when lowering or clipping - probably the dirt that won't come out of it.
Bottom Line: I wouldn't buy this rope again. It's got all the specs of a great rope but the way it handles is a deal-breaker. Friends agree.
No stiffness here!
Jake Brow
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Solid rope, quite dynamic.... Pretty heavy, but worth it for the durability. Been leading, and setting up TR on it quite a bit for a few months on some pretty abrasive granite and I've seen VERY little wear. An excellent rope.
No stiffness here!
Jake Brow
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Solid rope, quite dynamic.... Pretty heavy, but worth it for the durability. Been leading, and setting up TR on it quite a bit for a few months on some pretty abrasive granite and I've seen VERY little wear. An excellent rope.
Great rope, backed up by a great company
Robbie Flick
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A few weeks ago I posted a question about how my blue Mammut Tusk had gotten very stiff and seemed to retain an unusual amount of dirt. I was dissatisfied, and sent an email off to Mammut with my specific complaints; they immediately recognized it as a very rare issue that caused excess stiffness but was not a safety concern. After a few emails with their reps, I sent in the affected rope, and was provided with a replacement.
The replacement is everything you'd want from a quality rope. I am very impressed with the quality of the rope, more so however with the responsiveness of Mammut to their customers.
Tusk 9.8
Brian Goldman
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I love this rope. Its nice and light yet stiff enough to make clipping a breeze. I've used it for one day of trad and one day of sport so far and it looks brand new!
love it
Tristen Wallner
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i love this rope it is stiff but once you break it in it becomes allot nicer
Great rope
Derek Hamilton
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Awesome rope. It's right in the sweet spot between being thin and durable. I've been using it for a while now and there's still very little signs of wear.
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