The 8. 5 Dry Climbing Rope is Black Diamond's versatile twin or half rope designed for winter mountaineering and summer alpine climbing. It's the thickest twin or half rope that Black Diamond offers, and its dry treatment protects the core and sheath from water absorption for use on ice or rock. Unique to BD ropes, the 2x2 woven sheath balances both durability and great handling; it isn't too stiff that it struggles through belay devices or so soft that it won't last a single season.
Price: $219.95 from Backcountry
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve used the 9. 9 for everything from daily gym laps to working sport routes outside. It handles great out of the bag and stays smooth even after weeks of use. It’s not the lightest rope in my kit, but it’s...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve used the 9. 9 for everything from daily gym laps to working sport routes outside. It handles great out of the bag and stays smooth even after weeks of use. It’s not the lightest rope in my kit, but it’s...