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Looking for the elegant handling and durability of an Edelweiss rope but also need to shave off weight to send your project? The Laser Arc 9.6mm is the ultimate smooth-handling, lightweight solution. At 61g/m it isn't the lightest rope in its class but with the Edelweiss Perdur and EverDry coatings it is certainly one of the most durable. In tests, Perdur was shown to increase a rope's abrasion resistance by up to 33%, and when you're talking about an ultra-thin line like this, safety and durability should definitely be a concern. Edelweiss' Arc sheath weave scores additional safety points by creating two distinct patterns, one on each end of the rope, to make it easy for you and your belayer to identify the mid-point of the rope for lowering and to alternate tie-in ends. Comes in 60m and 70m lengths.
Bottom Line: We can't guarantee you'll send, but if you tie into the Laser Arc 9.6mm the odds are definitely in your favor.
It will work, but I don't think it's your best choice. 9.6mm is fairly skinny and top roping is abusive on ropes. I would suggest something closer to 10.5mm.
I spent 2 weeks researching which rope hit my climbing requirements. Yeah, Laser Arc 9.6 brings great handling where no mistakes are allowed during the drive. It is on charge for 2 months with everyday climbing and only shows good surprises.
Static ropes are way cheaper and usually monochromatic. But be damn sure you now what you're buying. Getting a dynamic rope when you wanted a static one is annoying, the other way around could kill you.A dynamic rope is stretchy and help soften a fall, a static rope is well static and has no give to it.The simple answer to tell them apart is check the tag on the rope before buying it. If it is a static rope it will say it on the tag. If you have an old rope and can't tell the difference then its time to buy a new rope...
I didn't know much about ropes when I purchased this rope as a second rope. It turned out to be a very good rope in many respects. It has a good feel and seems to take use without getting abraded. When I looked up the specifications I found out it is very dynamic and strong. It comes with a three year guarantee. I ordered the 50 meter version of this model and it turned out not to be bi-color. I have used it for Trad climbing.
Sharpie makes a laundry marker that is water based. I have marked the center of my rope about 3 months ago, and after extensive use, I have not noticed any degradation of the outer sheath
I have heard reports that even supposedly 'rope-safe' markers can actually damage the nylon. A better method is to take a very thin red thread and weave it through the sheath of the rope with a very fine needle; wrap it around a few times, weave again, tie off. This may be less damaging to the rope.
The bi-weave is just stellar, the first time you rappel you'll appreciate it, and the first time you rap in the dark you'll never go back to regular middle marks. The rope has a nice feel, supple not stiff. It is small enough to save you some weight, but not too thin to be hard to catch in belay devices or to blow the core on your first whipper.
I have had this rope for 2 seasons now and have mostly done multipitch routes with it and it rocks for that. It runs smooth, feels good in your hands, fits nicely in your belay device for those long rappels and rocks as a 70 meter. Because of this rope, I would not ever buy a 60M single color rope EVER again. I bought my husband the 70m 9.6 Dry and it rocks for ice climbing HOWEVER, the sheath tends to fray easily. I was surprised at how this rope shows wear and tear for an Edelwiess. My buddy bought the same rope at the same time I bought mine and his already has a core shot (at the end) where the rope got pinched in a V slot. Also another friend has used the dry version for ice climbing ofr one season and it is time to get a new one already.
This is a great rope. My favorite thing about the rope is the ARC (bi-pattern) sheath. There is no question about where the middle of the rope is. This is extremely useful when rapping multi-pitch routes. I have used this for sport and multi-pitch trad routes. So far it has caught about five or six big, sport lead falls with no problems. This rope is lightweight enough for long routes or redpoint attempts, but isn't so skinny you'd be scared to fall on it.
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