Need help finding/choosing an inexpensive climbing rope?

Question

So I'm pretty new to climbing (well, other than bouldering, I've been doing that for years. I have good shoes, harness, carabiner, and belay device, but I'm trying to buy a rope now.

All the ropes I saw at REI were $150+, and I just don't have that much to spend.

So I looked online, but am getting confused by all the different types and thicknesses. Like what's the main difference the thickness makes?

Anyways, I just want a good all around rope that I can use for both rapelling, and lead climbing. I'll probably be doing a lot more rapelling than I will lead climbing, so I need one that can stand up to all that rapelling, but still be suitable for lead climbing when I need to. I'll just be doing fair weather climbing, and doubt I'll ever go above 50 feet, at least not anytime soon.

What would be a good type and thickness, and where is a good place to find a great deal. I'm trying to spend about $60-$100

Answer 1

A good all-purpose rope for rock climbing would be a 10 or 11 mm dynamic rope about 60 meters in length. "Dry" ropes (which are chemically treated to repel water) are more expensive than "non-dry" ropes.

You do NOT want to skimp on a rope - it your life line that protects you if you fall.

REI.com has a New England Equinox dynamic dry rope (10.2 mm x 60 m) for $135; there is also a BlueWater Accelerator dynamic non-dry rope (10.5 mm x 60 m) on close out for $120 (on sale from $193!). Both of these are just a bit more than your cutoff. Half-sized ropes (30 m) are less expensive than a full 60 m rope. Also - sometimes REI has sales that members can get 20% off - look for these.

Do NOT buy a rope on ebay or at a surplus store - you don't know what you are getting. You want to buy a rope new, not used.

Answer 2

Cheap Climbing Rope

Answer 3

Rei Climbing Rope

Answer 4

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Need help finding/choosing an inexpensive climbing rope?
So I'm pretty new to climbing (well, other than bouldering, I've been doing that for years. I have good shoes, harness, carabiner, and belay device, but I'm trying to buy a rope now.

All the ropes I saw at REI were $150+, and I just don't have that much to spend.

So I looked...

Answer 5

Why do you own hardware and a harness if you just boulder?

Obviously you either just bought that stuff too or you hang out with people who have a rope or go to gym. Why don't you ask your rock-jock buddies or the guys at the gym?

If you don't have friends that can give you advice and shopping tips, who the heck are you planning to climb with? If you don't have a partner or buddies why then do you need the rope?

If you SAW the ropes at REI why didn't you just ask the guys at the store? They obviously know more about climbing than you do and chances are they will give you the correct info and show you what you need to buy so you don't end up a big red splat mark at the foot of the route. Having dealt with REI many, many times I've never know them to charge for info while someone was shopping.

Answer 6

You need a single dynamic rope. Half or Twin ropes are only to be used in pairs!!! Single rope range from 8.5mm right up to 11mm, but I would recomend something from 9.5. to 10.5mm.

You could save a bit by buying a non-dry rope (not waterproof), but dry ropes tend to stand up to more general abuse.

Other than that, do not skimp, do not buy used.

Just save up or get your climbing partner to pitch in.

Answer 7

I am asian so i dont know stores near you. May i suggest you buy Static and Dynamic ropes, 2 tonner, 1/2 to 3/4 inches diameter, 100 feet long.

Answer 8

hard step. try searching on to yahoo. that will can assist!