Sterling Rope BiAthalon Half 8.8 mm Climbing Rope (Fall 2008)

The BiAthalon Half 8.8 mm Climbing Rope by Sterling Rope is the definitive bi-pattern half rope. Seen by many climbers as a specialty rope - half ropes have their devotees in the climbing community. The new 8.8mm Half is a truly versatile rope. Used in tandem they offer the ability to alternately clip into protection - placing less impact on shaky gear - and provide extra protection against rope cuts where rock fall or sharp edges are common. On long traverses - they offer security and protection for the second in the event of a fall. Last - but not least - when every gram counts or when speed is the order of the day - the 8.8 Half makes rapping flawless. Specifications: Diameter: 8.8 mm Type: half UIAA Falls: 9 Impact Force: 6.1 kN Static Elongation: 11 % Dynamic Elongation: 32.8 % Grams/Meter: 48 Sheath Slippage: 0 mm