I have a beal rope that I have been tempted to throw off the watchtower faces on several occassions, it has the tendancy to tangle and bird nest itself regularly, but it feels really good through the fingers. I just went out and bought an edelrid livewire 9.4 today, so new and shiny....
For a first rope, my advice is go into the store and buy whatever 10.5mm they have on sale. Once that rope dies you will have a better understanding of your specific requirements. "Am I a sport climber, trad climber, fall lots, will I use doubles or singles etc. |