Millet Diamax Triaxiale Single Rope - 10.2mm - 2009 BCS

I used this rope over the past couple of weeks rock climbing on very abrasive granite at the City of Rocks in southern Idaho. This rope shows no signs of wear after over 20 pitches. It handles really well, twisting has not been a problem and I love the color (green). I have been using smaller single ropes, between 9.2 and 9.6, over the past several years and really like the stoutness of this 10.2. It actually gives me more confidence to go for it in dicey situations knowing I have the extra girth. When uncoiling it when it was new I was able to stack it with nary a twist, which is unusual. I look forward to using this cord ice climbing this winter as I have been enjoying using a single rope more often than twins and doubles, simply because it is easier and less complicated. If a rappel rope is needed I bring a 5.5 mm Dynema pull cord or an 8 mm rope that the second trails. The Triaxiale is an interesting idea that will be interesting to experience as the rope gets more use over the next several months.

Bottom line: Great rope that gives me confidence, has exceptional handling and looks to be on its way to lasting a LONG time!

I bought a similar model rope from Millet in 2007 and I go climbing just about every weekend at some crag here in the costa blanca where we have lots of wicked limestone. To this day I have climbing buddies that comment on this baby, how she runs, how clean the rope is, and how they wish they had bought a Millet rope for cragging.