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new rope advice

Nathor

15-Mar-2011
2:59:47 PM

So I've come to Canada from Australia and didn't bring my rope (too bulky). So i need a new rope/s.
I want to climb all over Canada and the States (Squamish, the Bugaboos, Indian creek, Smith rock). With these places in mind i've thought about getting a thing single(9.2-4mm) and then getting a thing half rope(8mm) to go with it for routes in the Bugs and Rockies. However I might be falling on some routes want to start pushing it by the end of the season and onsight a 5.12.
Alternatively i could just get a fat 10mm and 2 half ropes, logical but more bulk and money.
What are thoughts, experiences and advice?
Thanks
Nathan

Ps. Cruse, Egosan and Matt I'll get in touch with you soon

Mike Bee

15-Mar-2011
4:50:56 PM

Dude, I'm over in Canada (Canmore) doing exactly that right now.
I'm planning to get down to the Creek in a couple of weeks, and Yosem a month after that. Aiming to get back to Canada for the Bugaboos June/July.
Let me know if you're keen to try and catch up.

I did the same as you, I took my rack, but left my ropes back in Oz. So far, I've purchased one awesome rope from MEC Calgary, and if I need to diversify, I can buy more as needed.
I bought an Edelrid Falcon 9.4mm, 70m, dry treated, bi weave for $250CAD. As all rounders go, thats about the sweet spot as far as I'm concerned.

egosan

15-Mar-2011
5:24:43 PM

You have climbed on my 7.8s. Not much weight. and a sub 10 single. You will be laughing.

Nathor

16-Mar-2011
3:47:36 AM

On 15/03/2011 egosan wrote:
>You have climbed on my 7.8s.
That dental floss scary. but it did pluck a bouquet of flowers! do you still have that photo?

Mike Bee I'm also in Canmore. Small world. Drop me a line, 403 707 8321, my plans are actually similar to yours.

Nathan

Mike Bee

16-Mar-2011
6:44:11 AM

On 16/03/2011 Nathor wrote:
>Mike Bee ...my plans are actually similar to yours.
>
>Nathan

In that case buy doubles to compliment my single ;)
Hehehe.

I've just sent you an SMS.

egosan

16-Mar-2011
9:29:25 AM

On 16/03/2011 Nathor wrote:
>On 15/03/2011 egosan wrote:
>>You have climbed on my 7.8s.
>That dental floss scary. but it did pluck a bouquet of flowers! do you
>still have that photo?

Nathor

16-Mar-2011
11:07:01 AM

hey Sol what are those ropes anyway? for a 7.8 i remember that they actually felt quite durable Might get one as mt half if i can locate it and the price is right, not going to find one of them in a dumpster

egosan

16-Mar-2011
2:59:22 PM

On 16/03/2011 Nathor wrote:
>hey Sol what are those ropes anyway? for a 7.8 i remember that they actually
>felt quite durable Might get one as mt half if i can locate it and the
>price is right, not going to find one of them in a dumpster

http://www.justropes.com/ClimbingRopes/shop/item.aspx?itemid=383

EDELRID Apus dry

Gavo

17-Mar-2011
10:13:30 AM

You should definitely buy a near new Beal Flyer II 10.2 50m.. from me :)

jrc

17-Mar-2011
4:50:23 PM

Just ropes have 20% off for St Pats day too...

Nathor

18-Mar-2011
6:30:05 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Bought a 70m Bluewater dominator 9.4mm and a 60m edelrid merilin 8mm.

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