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Sterling Evolution Velocity Rope - 9.8mm

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Price: $165.24

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Price: $198.95
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REI Description: The Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8mm x 60m dry rope is your go-to rope for all your climbing adventures. From trad climbs to sport routes to steep ice, the Evolution Velocity is up to the task. Sheath and core treatments protect against water and dirt, thereby increasing the durability of the rope. Just the right amount of stiffness keeps the rope from flopping around when you're trying to clip it; sheath withstands abrasion and slides smoothly without a lot of drag. 9.8mm diameter keeps the weight down to 62g per meter so you can carry the rope to alpine climbs. Kernmantle design combines a durable braided sheath with a shock-absorbent core for protection from fall forces. Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8mm x 60m dry rope meets UIAA tests for falls, impact force and elongation.

RockCreek Description: The 9.8mm Evolution Velocity Dynamic Rope by Sterling is part of their Evolution Series of ropes. This is a rope that is lightweight, but can take multiple impact forces with high fall ratings. Bottom line, a light rope that can take a heck of a beating for an extended period of time. The Velocity has been constructed with a new sheath and core construction giving you an incredibly durable rope with half the weight of a higher diameter. The Velocity also excels at zero drag over rock and caribiners, and clips with enough stiffness, you can be assured you won't get that classic rope flop. All in all, the Velocity is the perfect rope for onsights, redpoints or long routes where you need a rope that can glide over surfaces without getting caught and will clip like a dream.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: The 9.8 mm Velocity rope has it all and is Sterling's most popular of the Evolution series. Just the right amount of stiffness, so your rope doesn't flop during critical clips. Silky smooth sheath withstands abrasion and slides effortlessly to reduce rope drag.

Backcountry Description: Climbing gear all boils down to safety and function, and the Sterling Evolution Velocity Bicolor Dry Rope offers plenty of both. As the name promises, the Evolution Velocity Bicolor features a central pattern change to help you quickly and safely locate the middle of your cord. With an impact force rating of under 9kN and a weight of just over 60 grams per meter, this rope is perfect for when you're ready to redpoint that pesky project. Dry treatment helps prevent the absorption of unwanted water weight during alpine pursuits.



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Center Mark

Hey all, Our specs are correct with this rope. The center mark will be there.



Rope Review

Great rope for sport climbing. Went for a few rides on this rope and stretches nicely. Wouldn't reccomend top roping frequently on it cause there is a lot of stretch. Definetly a recommened item to a sport climber



Great So Far

This rope seems to be everything that I want in a rope. The only thing that remains to be seen is durability.-great cool bi-color-nice and lightweight-perfect feel- seems thinner than it is-doesn't get tangled at allMy only complaint is that in its short life, it seems to pick up dirt rather quickly even though I use a tarp.



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