WEIGHT (standard ENÂ 892)
The weight is 65 g/m.
The weight is measured according to the ENÂ 892 standard.
For a single rope, the rope must be exposed to 10Â kg of tension for 1Â minute in very precise temperature and moisture conditions.
This gives you the real weight of the rope, which is often superior to the weight given by the standard.
But the standard allows us to compare ropes objectively.
PLASMA TREATMENT
Special treatment helps to improve rope’s smoothness.
MADE IN FRANCE
All of our ropes are designed and tested in Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc valley.
They are made in northern France by our manufacturing partner, Cousin, expert rope makers for 170 years.
WASHING YOUR ROPE
It’s important to properly care for your rope to reduce wear.
As dirt wears ropes down, we recommend:
1- using a rope cover;
2- If the rope is dirty, wash it with clean, lukewarm water.
Should stains persist and you want to wash it with soap, it is important to use a pH-neutral soap (such as Marseille/household soap) and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
3- Air dry the rope out of the sun and away from all sources of heat.
CHECKING YOUR ROPE
It is important to check your rope regularly. To do so, run the rope through your hands and inspect it metre by metre along its entire length. This will allow you to spot any nicks, cuts, abrasion or weak points. If you notice any anomalies or irregularities, if the core is visible in certain places, if the rope is deformed or has exceeded its fall rating, it must be changed. Take safety seriously!
STORING YOUR ROPE
Ropes should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from light, humidity, and corrosive agents. Never leave ropes inside a car during summer, for example.
CERTIFICATION
ENÂ 892 certified rope
UIAAÂ 101 certified rope
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (standard ENÂ 892)
They are measured and validated in the laboratory by a certification body in accordance with standard ENÂ 892:
Number of falls: 8
Impact force: 9.4 KN
Sheath percentage: 32%
Dynamic elongation: 29.6%
Static elongation: 6.5%
Sheath slippage: 0 mm
ROPE LENGTH EVOLUTION
As they get older, all climbing ropes get shorter. Usually, they get 2 to 5% shorter, but this can reach up to 10% depending on humidity, heat, falls, washing, etc. To decrease this effect, we calculate an extra margin of length when manufacturing our ropes, but sometimes this isn’t enough. This is why we recommend regularly measuring your rope and checking the rope’s middle mark.
ROPE CENTRE MARKING
To improve your safety, this rope features a black mark which indicates the middle of the rope.
We recommend always checking the length of the route before climbing as well as tying a knot at the end of the rope.
