Pinnacle Bi-Pattern 2X Dry Climbing Rope - 9.5mm
Pinnacle Bi-Pattern 2X Dry Climbing Rope
Maxim made the Pinnacle Bi-Pattern 2X Dry 9.5mm Climbing Rope for the versatile climber who has mastered ice, mixed, or rock at nearby crags or faraway alpine cirques. An unbelievable performance separates the Pinnacle from most high-end, professional-grade ropes. The sheath runs smoothly through belay devices and clips into small carabiners with ease. Pair that with Endura Dry's 2x treatment on the core and sheathe, and you can enjoy this rope's solid performance for seasons. Endura Dry 2x decreases water absorption and increases abrasion resistance significantly, so don't be too afraid of iffy weather conditions. The bi-pattern has high contrast so it will stay vibrantly noticeable after the rope dirties from extended use.
Details
- Endura Dry 2x treatment
- Bi-pattern
- Item #MAX0008
- Type
- single
- Diameter
- 9.5mm
- Dry Treatment
- Endura 2x-DRY
- Static Elongation
- 5%
- Dynamic Elongation
- 26%
- Impact Force
- 10.3 kN (max)
- UIAA Falls
- [minimum] 5, [average] 7
- Bi-Pattern
- yes
- Center Mark
- bi-pattern permanently marks center
- Sheath Construction
- Twill Pattern Sheath Technology (TPT)
- Rope Weight
- 61g/m
- Claimed Weight
- [60m] 8lb 11oz, [70m] 9lb 6.6oz, [80m] 10.8lb
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 7, 2020
Poor quality control - be forewarned.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 80m
My experience with this rope is terrifying. Until Maxim can address production issues I would strongly advise against buying it. I am an industry professional for 20 years, and have been climbing since the early 90s. I have owned, abused, and retired over 100 ropes from most manufacturers. I have never seen a rope degrade in such a short amount of time. My 80m version of this cord was used for no more than 15 pitches in 5 or 6 days of climbing. I’m fully aware of the various scenarios that can cause premature sheath damage: lowering or rapping over sharp edges, crystals, etc.; burrs on carabiners; hard falls. None of these were ever present in the short use of this rope. Fundamentally, this rope was babied. Within this time, and number of concerning characteristics occurred: 1) The ends separated from the sheath within a few uses. While this isn’t necessarily a danger, it does indicate that the rope wasn’t finished well. Sheath slippage can contribute to soft or weak spots, especially at the main fall point within the first 5m of rope. 2) the sheath began to fuzz almost immediately. It was more noticeable with every use. 3) The last time this rope was used, upon pulling it after lowering, a 5” section was found split open in a twisting, kinked configuration. I’ve never seen anything like this. Again, there had been no traumatic use that should have caused this. The rope was being used gently, and well within the range of normal use that should allow for dozens of days. Here’s my main point: given that this degradation happened within a few uses in normal conditions, I would need at least a dozen of these ropes to get through a normal year of guiding and climbing my own projects. This is completely unacceptable. Especially given the price. I have reached out to Maxim. They have responded but with minimal regard to my concerns. I have sent the rope for inspection. I have also spoken to two colleagues/friends who have had similar issues with this specific model. Based on my professional experience, and my familiarity with similar products from other companies, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this rope. I am actively encouraging potential buyers to look elsewhere until Maxim can address these concerns.
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