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Sterling Evolution Velocity Rope - 9.8mm
Please, what does it mean STD=standart? And what is better for...
By Petr Bukovsky
Ranked #171 - Single Ropes
August 28, 2009
Please, what does it mean STD=standart?
And what is better for normal climbing on rocks? DRY or STD?
Thank for answer.
Petr
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By Luke Stollings
Ranked #304 - Single Ropes
January 19, 2010
Petr, there is one other consideration regarding dry ropes -- the dry treatment generally makes the rope more abrasion resistant, so a dry rope will probably wear a little better than its non-dry (standard) cousin.
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By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #35 - Single Ropes
August 29, 2009
STD does mean standard, and that's the best option for normal climbing. Basically DRY ropes are lighter when wet because they don't absorb water, but STD ropes are lighter when dry because they have no waterproof coating on them. Your call.
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