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Mammut Infinity Climbing Rope - 9.5mm
I am looking for a rope that can handle alpine climbs, slot canyons,...
By yap2458798
Ranked #78 - Big Wall Climbing
January 15, 2009
I am looking for a rope that can handle alpine climbs, slot canyons, and top roping. Will this rope work good for all that?
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By ultraapple2051982
Ranked #30 - Big Wall Climbing
January 26, 2009
The short answer is Yes but no. It will work great for top roping and alpine climbs but I would not use it for slot canyons. Canyons tend to have a bad combo: water and sand. Sand gets on your rope and works its way into the core quickly when water is added. I would purchase a canyoneering specific rope if I were you. Canyons will tear up most dynamic climbing ropes very quickly... Also for long rappels a static rope will allow for a much much smoother smoother rappel reducing the stress you put on the anchors which is very important with anchors in sandstone.
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