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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. They can also be used on easier trad climbs but may slightly reduce the protection possibilities. They can be paired up with another rope and used as a Half Rope and so a Single rope is probably the best buy as a first rope.

Single ropes have moved on a lot from the days when they were all 11mm diameter when new and about 15mm when well used, and modern technology such as Teflon coating of the core strands to reduce friction has led to ever lighter and thinner ropes that still pass the Single Rope Test.

In general thinner diameter ropes will not wear as well or last as long as fatter ropes but they obviously have weight saving attractions, particularly on a long crag approach or when nearing the top of a lengthy run out. Likewise, in general, cheaper ropes may not be so hard wearing or as good to handle as their dearer counterparts but the discount price overcomes these subtle differences.

The ropes below are listed from the narrowest to the fattest. For most climbers, wanting an all purpose Single for use at the wall, on short outcrops and on sun rock holidays a 10mm or 10.2mm will be ideal, particularly as these are the diameters that most of the bargains can be found in.

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Mammut - Serenity Superdry 8.7mm

Special Offer £134.99 !!

The thinnest and lightest UIAA certified single rope in the world with a diameter of under 9mm, and a weight of only 51 grams per metre. Super Dry.

 

Mammut - Revelation Superdry 9.2mm

Special Offer £119.95 !!

One of the lightest and thinnest ropes on the market to pass its UIAA single rope test. 50m, 60m, 70m and 80m.

 

Mammut - 9.7mm Classic Special Edition

Special Offer £79.99 !!

Very well priced and excellent handling single rope. Designed mainly for sport climbing but would also make a good trad rope and could be teamed up with a half rope if required.

 

Mammut - Galaxy 10mm Super Dry

Special Offer £104.99 !!

Superb lightweight single rope renowned for its hardwearing longevity and kink-free properties. 50m and 60m.

 

DMM - Statement 10mm Rope

Special Offer £49.99 !!

The Statement is a high quality entry level 10mm single rope suitable for sport climbing, climbing walls and single or multipitch routes of uncomplicated line. It can also be paired up with another rope and used in double rope mode for more complex routes. Non-dry treatred, so not really suitable for the alps or winter climbing.

 

DMM - Concept 10mm Rope

Special Offer £95.00 !!

The 10mm Concept is a classic sports climbing rope that balances the durability needed for working routes with the handling requirements of redpointing. It is available in a longer lengths to handle modern long routes. Ideal for all aspects of sport climbing.

 

Mammut - Vertex 10mm

Special Offer £47.50 !!

Mammut quality to a budget price. Great looking 10mm single rope - ideal as a first rope for rock climbing. Available in 30m, 40m, 50m, 60m and 70m.

 

Beal - Edlinger II 10.2mm

Special Offer £55.99 !!

A Beal bargain! 35m, 50m and 60m. Bargain Price!!

 

Mammut - Supersafe Evo 10.2mm Super Dry

Special Offer £154.99 !!

One of the lightest sharp edge tested ropes available. 60m and 70m.

 

DMM - Mission 10.2mm Rope

Special Offer £105.99 !!

A hard wearing single rope with increased safety reserves, the Mission is a rope designed with group use and climbing and outdoor centres in mind but it also functions perfectly as a workhorse sport climbing rope.

 

Beal - Top Gun 10.5mm Dry Cover

Special Offer £129.99 !!

Quality 10.5mm sharp edge tested single rope. 50m and 60m. Special offer 20% off RRP!!

 

Beal - Top Gun 10.5mm Golden Dry

Special Offer £154.99 !!

Quality 10.5mm sharp edge tested single rope. 50m and 60m. Special offer 20% off RRP!!