Ropes

When buying a climbing rope you will need to make a number of decisions about the type of rope you need. Dynamic or Static? Single or Half? Dry Treated or Standard? 50m or 60m (or for that matter, 30m, 40m or 70m?).

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NB Nearly all our rope prices are over 15% off standard retail. Add free UK postage to that and you can be sure you are getting a pretty good deal! 
Single Ropes

"Single Ropes" are ropes designed to be used on their own and are mainly used on bolted routes at walls and on sport climbs. A Single rope is probably the best buy as a first rope.

Half Ropes

"Half Ropes" are designed to be used in pairs and are mainly used for trad climbing, where the leader is responsible for placing their own protection.

Walking & Scrambling Ropes

Ropes for use as confidence ropes when walking and scrambling or for traversing glaciated terrain when walking or ski mountaineering.

Static Ropes

Static and Semi-Static ropes are designed for use such as abseiling and ascending a fixed rope in situations where you want the minimum of rope stretch. Includes Canyoning Rope.

Rope Accessories

Gear for cutting, marking, cleaning, water proofing and protecting a rope.

Cord by the Metre

Cord for climbing use cut to whatever length you want.


Q: Why do mountain climbers rope themselves together?
A: To prevent the sensible ones from going home!
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