8 mm diameter half rope with Duratec Dry treatment for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering

The RUMBA 8 mm half rope offers great versatility in multi-pitch climbing, mountaineering, and ice climbing. It has a reinforced sheath for great durability, and also features Duratec Dry water repellent treatment for enhanced performance under any conditions. Excellent grip and great handling make for easier manipulation.

Features

• multipurpose rope for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering
• duratec Dry treatment for use in rock, mixed, snow, or ice environments: water repellent treatment makes the rope more resistant to water, dirt, and abrasion; good handling, grip, and other characteristics are retained longer in cold, wet conditions
• two ropes can be clipped individually or together, depending on terrain or rope drag management
• durable and easy to grip
• excellent balance of diameter, weight, and bulk
• 40-carrier grip for better control
• duratec Dry treatment extends the life of the rope
• UltraSonic Finish: the core and sheath are bonded together at the rope ends by an ultrasonic process, which provides greater durability and helps avoid frayed ends
• Middle Mark: indicates the middle of the rope to facilitate maneuvers
• EverFlex treatment: specific thermal treatment stabilizes core strands and improves consistency, providing excellent grip and consistent handling over time
• ClimbReady Coil: special coil makes the rope ready to use, helps avoid initial uncoiling mistakes, and increases longevity

Specifications

• Certification(s): CE EN 892, UIAA
• Diameter: 8 mm
• Rope type: Half, twin
• Weight per meter: 44 g
• Percentage of sheath: 41 %
• Number of factor 1,77 falls: 7 (half), 22 (twin)
• Static elongation: 11 % (half), 6 % (twin)
• Dynamic elongation: 34 % (half), 34 % (twin)
• Impact force: 5.9 kN (half), 9.6 kN (twin)
• Construction: 40 carrier
• Material(s): Nylon