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The Agility Duo Dry Rope is lightweight yet mighty, built to do it all: alpine, sport, and trad. Trango's Spider Wear construction gives us the ruggedness we need on projecting days while still feeding smoothly through our second's belay device.

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This rope is my go-to for long days on the wall. It handles beautifully, clips smoothly, and its certification as a single, half, and twin rope means I can trust it for any adventure. Plus, the low impact force is a game-changer for softer catches on big shippers."The 9. 2mm Xenon Dynamic Rope offers unmatched versatility for climbers tackling everything from alpine routes to sport projects. Certified as a single, half, and twin rope, the Xenon adapts to any style of climbing, providing dependable performance wherever the route leads. Its low impact force ensures softer catches, preserving both our gear and our confidence, while the tighter braid enhances abrasion resistance and longevity. With its lightweight design and superior handling, this rope delivers the perfect balance of durability and ease of use, making it a trusted partner for climbers pushing their limits.

With enough space for a 70-meter rope, shoes, harness, and draws, the Metolius Speedster Rope Bag is the only pack you need for a day at the crag. Padded shoulder straps allow for easy pack-style carrying, and the large easy-load tarp protects your cord from dirt and grime.

If you're looking for one rope to suit your all-around vertical needs, reach for the BlueWater Accelerator 10. 5mm Standard Rope. Built with longevity and durability in mind, this cord boasts a tightly braided double-pick sheath construction that's ready to withstand the abuse of your adventures. Thanks to an impact rating of 8kN, you're subjected to minimal stress when that sport lead project proves more difficult than anticipated. Since the Accelerator has a UIAA falls-held rating of 11, you don't have to worry about early retirement if that project does just so happen to spit you off .. more than a few times.

At 8. 8mm, the Argon Double Dry Climbing Rope is undoubtedly BlueWater's skinniest single line our there, and since it's certified as a twin and half, it has more versatility in the vertical world than most ropes out there. It looks at home high up in the alpine or on a desert tower as it does on a ridiculously challenging sport or traditional single-pitch route. This Argon features BlueWater's top-of-the-line Double Dry treatment, which coats both core and sheath to practically eliminate water absorption and drastically increase abrasion-resistance.

We might work on our project at the sport crag one day and hit up that multipitch we've been eyeing the next. Either way, the BlueWater Lightning Pro Double Dry 9. 7mm Climbing Rope is tags along with us, ready for the task at hand.

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"This rope is my go-to for long days on the wall. It handles beautifully, clips smoothly, and its certification as a single, half, and twin rope means I can trust it for any adventure. Plus, the low impact force is a game-changer for softer catches on big shippers."The 9. 2mm Xenon Dynamic Rope offers unmatched versatility for climbers tackling everything from alpine routes to sport projects. Certified as a single, half, and twin rope, the Xenon adapts to any style of climbing, providing dependable performance wherever the route leads. Its low impact force ensures softer catches, preserving both our gear and our confidence, while the tighter braid enhances abrasion resistance and longevity. With its lightweight design and superior handling, this rope delivers the perfect balance of durability and ease of use, making it a trusted partner for climbers pushing their limits.

After a terrifying A4 pitch, the last thing you want to do is struggle to haul up the pig. Trail the BlueWater 9. 5mm Haul Line and take some of the frustration out of the process. The low stretch reduces bounce for greater efficiency, and the slim diameter fits great in capture pulleys while keeping weight to a minimum.

BlueWater certified its Xenon Double Dry Climbing Rope as a single, half, or twin for enhanced versatility in the vertical world. It looks at home whether you're climbing big wall, multi-pitches, or a challenging sport climb. A 9. 2mm diameter sits on the skinnier side of climbing ropes, and as such this rope should only be handled by experienced belayers. This version features BlueWater's Double Dry treatment, which coats both core and sheath to practically eliminate water absorption and increase abrasion-resistance.

BlueWater certified its Xenon Double Dry Climbing Rope as a single, half, or twin for enhanced versatility in the vertical world. It looks at home whether you're climbing big wall, multi-pitches, or a challenging sport climb. A 9. 2mm diameter sits on the skinnier side of climbing ropes, and as such this rope should only be handled by experienced belayers. This version features BlueWater's Double Dry treatment, which coats both core and sheath to practically eliminate water absorption and increase abrasion-resistance.

We vanquish redpoints by whipping on our projects and pulling on the Eliminator Double Dry Climbing Rope until we perfect the crux sequence. This workhorse boasts a big 10. 2mm diameter to keep up with our grit-testing projecting lifestyle. BlueWater Ropes dry treated both the sheath and core to resist water absorption and add long-lasting durability.

When the hike in feels as long as the journey up, we secure the IonR 9. 4 XEROS to our pack. The skinnier diameter sheds some weight off our load to help us reserve energy on the long approach. As we dance up the wall, the tightly woven sheath slides like butter through our gear yet feels firm and textured in hand for clipping ease.

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "This rope is the perfect balance of weight, durability, and feel. It handles really smoothly through my belay device and has just enough stiffness for easy clips. It’s been my go-to for both gym training and outdoor projects."The Sterling Velocity 9. 8 Xeros Rope is designed for climbers who want a do-it-all workhorse for sport, trad, and gym climbing. Its 9. 8mm diameter delivers a balance between lightweight performance and long-term durability, making it an ideal choice for projecting routes and building all-around skills. Sterling’s Xeros dry treatment technology provides water resistance from the inside out, treating individual fibers to ensure consistent performance without heavy coatings. Whether we’re sending outdoors or grinding in the gym, the Velocity keeps handling smooth and catches soft fall after fall.

At 8. 8mm, the Argon Double Dry Climbing Rope is undoubtedly BlueWater's skinniest single line our there, and since it's certified as a twin and half, it has more versatility in the vertical world than most ropes out there. It looks at home high up in the alpine or on a desert tower as it does on a ridiculously challenging sport or traditional single-pitch route. This Argon features BlueWater's top-of-the-line Double Dry treatment, which coats both core and sheath to practically eliminate water absorption and drastically increase abrasion-resistance.

The CanyonLux Canyoneering Rope is what happens when Sterling's rope engineers go on a week-long canyoneering trip to focus on creating the most advanced canyoneering rope around. Now Sterling's lightest and most compact rope, the CanyonLux best serves those who would like to pack as light as possible—so basically everyone. Its revolutionary materials (Spectra and Technora) provide an incredibly abrasion- and water-resistant construction.

The CanyonLux Canyoneering Rope is what happens when Sterling's rope engineers go on a week-long canyoneering trip to focus on creating the most advanced canyoneering rope around. Now Sterling's lightest and most compact rope, the CanyonLux best serves those who would like to pack as light as possible—so basically everyone. Its revolutionary materials (Spectra and Technora) provide an incredibly abrasion- and water-resistant construction.