Reccomend a rope for skiing raps...

[MOHSHSIHd]

Lightweight, dry.....what you guys got?

[Sphinx]

I dunno, but I sure like my 8mm Mammut for glacier travel and skiing.

[Raps]

did you say raps?

[hemas]

I'm using a SinginRock half/twin-rated 8,3mm climbing-rope (30m long), quite cheap (although not dry threated, but did it myslelf, with NixWax, when threating my other ropes at the same time).

I picked that rope as I also use it when climbing rock and ice, as well as in the glaciers. Then again, if your planning on using it just for rappelling, get say 8mm accessory-cord (climbing-cord) and dry-threat it, or buy that Mammut Glacier.

[Yossarian]

8mm 30m mammut dry

[Hicks]

Go with the 9.5 mm Mammut instead of the 8 mm if you intend to rappel a lot.

[Yossarian]

for sure.
the 8mm is only for little little "hey, maybe I need a rope right now" and "hey, how are we getting into this coulie" and "hey, tie me in so I can check this out" moments.
if you're actually rapping, you want a 9mm, min.

[snorkeldeep]

i often bring a bd rando 8mm 30m as an insurance policy.

[Foggy_Goggles]

for sure.
the 8mm is only for little little "hey, maybe I need a rope right now" and "hey, how are we getting into this coulie" and "hey, tie me in so I can check this out" moments.
if you're actually rapping, you want a 9mm, min.

Not chit. I've been finding my 8mm a little quick through the ATC. If I go to Euro land, I need a thicker rope.

[marshalolson]

phish - i have a bluewater ice floss 8mm 60m dryrope i may sell off. new in bag.

its red. retail is $145. i'd want $75. lemme know.
don't need the sick rope, as i just tie in to check stuff out. just going to grab an old rope from a climber buddy.

[Yossarian]

Marshall, why not just cut the Blue to 30m and sell half to Phish?
That's a nice rope, I'm a big fan of the feel of the Bluewaters, and if you're both just using it for entrace and digging and the occasional ski on belay, it's perfect, no?

"old rope" sounds kind of ehhhhh


EDIT: guess it depends on your use Phish. If you really want to rap, you want more than a 30m, and more than an 8mm. If you just want it as backup, help, insurance...then maybe the above applies

[marshalolson]

Marshall, why not just cut the Blue to 30m and sell half to Phish?
That's a nice rope, I'm a big fan of the feel of the Bluewaters, and if you're both just using it for entrace and digging and the occasional ski on belay, it's perfect, no?

"old rope" sounds kind of ehhhhh


EDIT: guess it depends on your use Phish. If you really want to rap, you want more than a 30m, and more than an 8mm. If you just want it as backup, help, insurance...then maybe the above applies

i'm fine with that phish... though i hate to cut such a sweet rope.
phish ... if you want 1/2, it'll cost ya $30

[cj001f]

I've been finding my 8mm a little quick through the ATC.

Get a smaller belay device like ATC XP or DMM Bugette. They work much better with smaller ropes, weigh less.

If you are only going to rap, get a static rope 7-8mm*however long you need/want. Otherwise Beal Rando is a useful 8mmx30m, IceLine isn't bad in longer lengths.

[lemon boy]

[ Must resist worst consumerist tendencies ]

[snowfire]

I have a 8mm 100 m accessory cord. Haven't used it for any ski raps yet but used it for plenty of dry ones and it's been fine. I kinda wish I had something longer though, although haven't needed extra length yet.

[Cornholio]

I kinda wish I had something longer though.

Man, I say this to myself ALL the time.

Do you really carry a 100m rope in your pack?

edit: Reread reveals that you may not take it skiing-- just for climbing raps?

[cj001f]

just for climbing raps?

??? Canyoning maybe... can't see much use for anything longer than 60m, maybe 70m climbing it's alot of pro and rope weight to drag around.

[Cornholio]

??? Canyoning maybe... can't see much use for anything longer than 60m, maybe 70m climbing it's alot of pro and rope weight to drag around.

Yeah... I wasn't really sure. Maybe she quads it up! Extra safe!

[Yossarian]

mebbie it's 100' not 100m, eh bright guys, eh?

[Telepath]

Beal Rando 8mm; 30m or 50m depending on routes. Have been packing 50 mostly the last and appreciate the extra 10m of rappel on low-snow years or for pioneering new stupidity. The Beal 8mm looks like the defacto standard around the (french) alps, sold everywhere, cheap, good durability, dry-coating.

[Will]

Where is snowfire from? I know some Euros bring one 100M rope for climbing. Rather than use double or twin rope technique with two separate 50/60M ropes, they use a single rope. One person ties into both ends, the other ties into the middle. Then when it's time for the rap you have no knot to mess with.

I have no idea if this is a better solution or not, just that I had a rather long conversation with a frenchie once about "euro" double rope technique versus "american" double rope technique.

As for width, depends on your preferences and what sort of gear you've got. I climb (trad and ice) on 8.3mm double ropes. They work fine for any rap I've done. If you want more friction go with a specialized small belay device, or toss another biner in with the locking biner to provide more friction.

[marshalolson]

"old rope" sounds kind of ehhhhh

point taken, but i won't be taking a rated fall... no slack in the line, no whippers. just something to tie in with...

[BakerBoy]

i'm fine with that phish... though i hate to cut such a sweet rope.
phish ... if you want 1/2, it'll cost ya $30

I'll take the other half...

[Toby]

BB beat me by 1/2 hour. If you decide to sell both halves, put me in line after Phish and BB.

[marshalolson]

I'll take the other half...

phish - you want it? otherwise BB wins