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Re: [orGanix] Length of rope?:
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shoo
Dec 11, 2007, 8:35 PM
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orGanix wrote: If my gym wall is 40ish feet high how long of a rope should I get for leading? 80 plus a little? Or should I just buy a 50m and cut it in two to have a rope for later? what's a good thickness for gym sport climbing? I like to push my limits a bit trying the harder routes so I will be taking a few whippers I am sure.
Most retailers sell ropes that are 60m or 70m only. If you're only going to be climbing in the gym, you don't need all that, but aren't going to have much of a choice.
If you want to ruin a perfectly good rope and cut it for gym length use, you could buy a 70m rope and chop it in half (making sure to use proper rope whipping technique or you'll pretty much ruin it altogether). You need well more than 80 feet unless every route you climb is exactly straight up and down with no overhang or traverse whatsoever. Go for ~120 feet (~36.5m) or about half a 70m rope as mentioned before.
I've done the above once on a rope retired due to a soft spot. Chopped off the end with the spot, too short for outdoor use, but just fine for the gym.
As for thickness, go for medium/thicker ropes (10.1-10.5). You're clearly a beginner to leading. The thickness of the rope will add a bit more friction to the belay as well as making rope handling a bit easier. Rope drag usually isn't a problem in gyms, nor is weight of rope.
On another note, make sure your rope is dynamic, not static. I've actually had a friend go out and buy a rope for lead, only for me tell him he just wasted $150 on a static cord he can't use. No returns, either. Buy at a reputable store in person and be sure to ask a qualified, knowledgeable sales assistant to help you choose.
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