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Petzl Dragonfly 8.2mm Half Rope
Is it possible to use this rope as a single in sport climbin...
By Maciek
Ranked #302 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
September 18, 2009
Is it possible to use this rope as a single in sport climbing?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By mil3758258
Ranked #180 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
October 13, 2010
technically these ropes can handle a lead fall, which is why you clip them alternately. However, they are skinny and stretch quite a bit. It is not technically recommended but is possible. but why on earth would you ever go out to a sport situation and use only one of these ropes... what it comes down to is that its really unnecessary and not smart.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Stephen Koch
Ranked #6 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
September 14, 2010
It is possible to use this rope as a single but not recommended. You can use your shoelaces if you choose... I have, on occasion, used this rope as a single...not what it is intended for nor is it recommended. If you are doing shorter pitches (less than 30 meters) you can double it up...either tie into the middle or to both ends.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Eric Carter
Ranked #213 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
February 10, 2010
Why not? If it is a half rope, you clip protection alternately right? So if you fall you are only caught by one strand. Unless you are at a high risk of the rope being cut on an edge why not use it as a single?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Evan Stevens
Ranked #70 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
September 21, 2009
No, NOT possible. It is an 8.2mm rope NOT rated to take individual falls, only rated to hold falls in conjunction with another rope.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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