Description
The ultimate all-around rock rope.
The Petzl Nomad 9.8mm Dry Climbing Rope is a lightweight workhorse for everything from an overhanging sport project to a massive alpine objective. At 9.8mm, this smooth-handling cord bridges the gap between next-gen skinny ropes and old school fatties. It’s durable, thick sheath holds up to repeated abuse from gritty southern sandstone or alpine granite, and the Duratec dry treatment coats both the sheath and the core for long-lasting protection from wetness and freezing.
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How would you go about cleaning this rope?...
Justin Abeles
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How would you go about cleaning this rope? Would you use a the beal rope brush and water?
Angus Bohanon
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I'd definitely go with the rope wash; brushing takes FOREVER. You would not believe how long 200 feet is when you're scrubbing all of it. And aluminum oxide will stain the bathtub pretty badly. Nikwax Rope Wash works phenomenally well, followed by drying in the shade (I hang mine over the shower bar. Just tie the rope in a daisy chain as demonstrated here (http://goo.gl/pKm38) and run it through the washing machine on gentle - even a top-loader will work fine - and you're good as new.
Arthur Debowski
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Yes that is a good option. If it is really dirty you cna use some rope wash from Nikwax. Then I would air dry in open shade.
Great rope, didn't last long
Erik Green
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
As others have stated, this is a supple rope that goes through a grigri nicely and is easy to manage. Right out of the box it doesn't feel stiff at all, no break in time. It does pick up dirt very easily though. I loved this rope, but I've only had it 11 months and now have to get a new one. There's a small tear in the sheath and the core is now exposed. Was this from rope drag over some rough rock? Admittedly, I've climbed several routes repeatedly where this might have caused the issue, but the rest of the rope is still in good shape. Since the tear is only in one small spot, it leads me to believe it was one single event that caused the tear, not repeated abuse. Hmmm, not sure what to think. It's a great rope and this could be just a fluke thing. This will be my third rope, so I think I'll purchase a different brand this time just to try something different for comparison. Still love Petzl products and this rope is pretty sweet.
Erik Green
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Like I said, I'd definitely consider buying it again since it's a great rope. I even recommended it to a friend who just bought one. For my new rope, I went with a Sterling. The main reason for this is that I had just enough REI dividend left to cover the cost of a new rope and unfortunately, they didn't have the Petzl Nomad. I gave it only 3 stars for now since I'll need to get another one and see how long it lasts, or see how long my friends new Nomad rope lasts.
Durable rope
Emerson Takahashi
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I've had this rope for the past 2-3 seasons and have been climbing on it fairly regularly. The rope now has a small amount of grime from running through my belay devices and quick draws, but shows no real wear and tear. Sheath still nice and smooth with no abrasions. Maybe it still needs to be climbed on more, but I could not get it to feed smoothly from my GriGri 2. I have no issues with it in my ATC though.
Since it's just my girlfriend and I primarily climbing on this rope, it does not get used much as a top rope.
Great rope all in all.
Good, Not Great Rope
Jeff Chrisler
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I've used several of these ropes, and it is definitely a solid choice. The only qualms I have with it is that it is on the heavier side of ropes I've used recently (Sterling Nano), and it picks up a ton of dirt. You MUST use a tarp with this rope or you'll be forced to wash it. Overall, a solid choice.
Cosumnes river
Thomas Ogasawara
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Hopping over a gap with the rope on my back after a rad 3 pitch climb
BUTTER
Thomas Ogasawara
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This rope is awesome. It's so easy to handle and feeds like a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking. I've had mine for a couple months now and it still looks brand new. STOKED!
awesome rope
Jaime Sirchio
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This rope is great. I've used it in Rifle, Eldo Canyon, Moab and everywhere in between. The way they coil it in the factory makes it ready to use the first time. 3 months of heavy climbing on it and still going strong.
Just about perfect rope
hasan adil
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Hi, This is my second nomad rope. The first one had markers at 25ft from the end which this one doesn't, but its not big deal. The rope handles great and is just the perfect diameter. So far I have climbed around 50 pitches (in new england) in it and shows no real of signs of wear and tear. Happy with it.
Petzl Nomad
Michael Martinelli
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soft out of the package, the durability seems great, and lightweight. the Duratec dry treatment seems to be keep ing the rope clean and dry.
So Far so Good
Chris Erickson
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Just got this rope and have been climbing a half dozen days on it and it is awesome! Stoked on the durability so far and the large marking on the center is helpful too. I will let you know more once I work it in!
Very Impressive
Rob
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This has been our first rope, and having climbed on others, I think it is one of the best. Not only is it durable, but it also dry, and it is not too flimsy or stiff. Compared to others I was impressed. Certainly one of the better ropes, especially for the price. Btw, get green.
Great rope
Danny Murphy
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This has been a great rope. I've been climbing on it for a couple years now and I am sadly going to have to retire it soon. It's always handled very well. The elongation of the rope is a bit more suited for lead than top rope, but you can top-rope on it just fine. It is pricey, but definitely worth it. When I have to, I plan on buying another.
Alpine climbing with Petzl ropes
Evan Stevens
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Petzl rope in zion
Evan Stevens
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Holding tough on the rough sandstone adventure climbing. The Silverback, 5.12+
How is this cord for top roping? It has...
Matt Zabriskie
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How is this cord for top roping? It has quite a lot of static elongation, especially compared to ropes of similar diameter.
Simon Hatfield
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This rope is too expensive and lightweight to be optimal for toproping. You'll want something thicker (10.2-10.5) with a high percentage of the weight in the sheath, for durability. A rope's amount of static elongation isn't really a huge concern for toproping, a little more or less stretch doesn't matter much. The blue water accelerator or beal edlinger would both be good choices.
Danny Murphy
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If all you're doing is toproping, you'd probably be better off with a rope with a little heavier sheath and a little less elongation. Because this rope elongates so much under a load, you'll get more wear when toproping in situations where the rope is rubbing on anything.
Very Happy So Far
chrisserwa1523516
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I bought this as my second rope after about 3 years on my last rope. I bought the nomad to cut a little weight and still have a durable strong rope. I have used it only a couple times but am ver happy with it so far. It is light and flexible, very durable, clips easily, and is pretty soft on the landings. I plan on giving this a thorough testing and have no doubt it will hold up.
I'm fairly new to climbing - both rock and...
Jeff Lee
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I'm fairly new to climbing - both rock and ice. I can only afford one rope right now and looking for something that will last, as well as be good for both rock and ice. All reviews so far make it sound like a great rope for rock... can anyone speak for it on ice as well? Any suggestions for a more versatile rope would also be greatly appreciated, if the Nomad is not recommended. Thanks!
knanier
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This is a great all around rope. Wouldn't hesitate to use it on anything. However, if you're going to be doing a lot of top roping, I'd suggest looking for a slightly larger diameter which will give you more durability. If you are leading/following, you'll be just fine.
I'm a beginner climber, looking to put...
Tim Robinson
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I'm a beginner climber, looking to put together equipment to get going on some sport routes and I need a good rope. I've heard Petzl is a good company, but I wasn't sure if I should get a thicker rope (or maybe a less expensive one...). Any help would be greatly appreciated!
knanier
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Tim,
I'd try and climb on other peoples ropes to get a better feel of what you're looking for to start. If thats not possible, then this is a great rope to start with. As technology becomes better, the thinner ropes are becoming more and more durable. As for the less expensive ropes, you certainly get what you pay for, most of the time. I enjoy petzl ropes, new england, and edelweiss and don't believe you could go wrong with most any of them. The extra money you pay for in this rope also buys you a dry sheath and core which not only blocks water (which might not yet be a concern for you) but also dirt and dust that will break down a non treated rope much faster. Either way, if you'll be craigging a bit, spring for a decent rope bag, or at least keep it on a tarp out of the dirt - it'll last much much longer!
going great so far!
Johanna VonKuster
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I've only used this rope a handful of time so far, but have been very pleased with it. Obviously, I can't comment on it's durability yet, but I'm totally loving everything about it. I'll try and remember to edit my review after a year or so to include comments on it's performance over time. As of now, I'm very happy with the handling right out of the box! it's soft and doesn't kink as much as i expected. All ropes will kink, it's unavoidable, but this one's not bad at all. It has a middle marker, which I wanted, and is lighter weight than other options. I chose this rope after much research and reading reviews and am pleased with my choice.
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