What are the main advantages of the Contact Rope 9.8 rope for indoor and crag climbing?

The Contact Rope 9.8 offers an excellent balance between lightness and resistance, facilitating maneuvers thanks to its grip and manageability. It is ideal for climbers looking for a versatile and durable rope for different conditions.

How does the EverFlex treatment affect the performance of the Contact Rope 9.8 rope?

The EverFlex treatment stabilizes the threads, making the rope more homogeneous and guaranteeing constant grip over time. This improvement allows for more comfortable and safer use during climbing sessions.

What does the ClimbReady winding on the Contact Rope 9.8 rope consist of?

The ClimbReady winding allows you to have the rope ready for use, avoiding incorrect unwinding maneuvers and prolonging the life of the rope. It is a system designed to facilitate the use and conservation of the rope.

What is the wear resistance level of the Contact Rope 9.8 rope?

The rope features a thick sock that provides excellent abrasion resistance, while the UltraSonic Finish increases strength at the ends, reducing the risk of breakage and ensuring greater durability.

What are the salient technical specifications of the Contact Rope 9.8?

The rope has a diameter of 9.8 mm, a weight of 60 g per meter, a capacity of 7 falls factor 1.77, and a static elongation of 9.0%. It is made of polyamide with a 40 spindle construction, ideal for indoor and crag climbing.

Contact Rope 9.8

Name: Contact Rope 9.8
Brand: Petzl
SKU: R33AC.070
Price: 192.6 EUR
Availability: InStock

Contact Rope 9.8 mm lightweight single climbing rope for indoor and sport climbing with excellent grip and durability

€214,00 €192,60

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Lightweight single rope with 9.8 mm diameter for indoor and crag climbing

CONTACT 9.8 mm is a single rope designed for indoor and crag climbing. It benefits from an excellent compromise between lightness and durability for greater versatility. Thanks to its excellent grip and manageability, maneuvers and the use of belay devices are facilitated. The thickness of the sock also contributes to its resistance.

Detailed description

Description

Comfort of use

flexible rope that facilitates giving rope in belay devices,
EverFlex treatment: specific heat treatment that stabilizes the threads and makes the rope more homogeneous. It guarantees excellent grip and constant handling over time
ClimbReady winding: specific winding to make the rope ready for use. It avoids incorrect unwinding maneuvers by the user and increases longevity.

Grip that facilitates maneuvers

excellent lightness/diameter/grip ratio
40 spindle grip for better control
Middle Mark marking: distinction of the mid-chord to facilitate maneuvers.

Resistance:

thick sock that guarantees excellent abrasion resistance
UltraSonic Finish: the core and the sock are joined at their ends thanks to an ultrasonic finish called UltraSonic Finish. It allows greater resistance and avoids breaking the end of the rope.

Specifications

Diameter: 9.8mm
Rope type: (CE EN 892, UIAA): single rope
Weight per metre: 60 g
Stocking percentage: 41%
Number of falls factor 1.77: 7
Static elongation: 9.0%
Dynamic elongation: 35%
Stopping force: 8.4 kN
Construction: 40 spindles
Materials: polyamide

Warranty: 3 years

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