Answer by erfink for What kind of ropes are used for very long sport routes...
As discussed in other answers, the easiest option would be to just have a custom rope and then everything works as you would expect. In a similar pro-climber vein, don't discount using rigging from the...
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I don't know what makes you think climbing ropes are limited at 80m. They are produced in one very long strand and then cut to the sizes you find in the store. I agree 80m is the max for what is...
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You don’t need a 160 meter rope just two 80 meter ropes joined with a knot. Or you could do it with one 80 meter climbing rope and another lighter retrieval line. If this is a situation where there is...
View ArticleWhat kind of ropes are used for very long sport routes (like Chilam Balam)?
This is a question that has bugged me for some time. Some very hard sport routes are very, very long. Some examples:Chilam Balam: 80 m (260 ft) - Video (Adam Ondra)Jumbo Love: 75 m (250 ft) - Video...
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