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bellatoris
Feb 22, 2004, 4:40 AM
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there was an ad on rc for new 10.5 ropes for $89 maybe less, can't remember. Anyone know the name of the company or other sweet deals?
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moss1956
Feb 22, 2004, 5:34 AM
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Last spring there were some ocun ropes going for $89, but I think the price has come up.
Edelweiss always has a 10.5, 60 M rope in the $110-120 range,- torrent, anniversary, axis... whatever.
These are good beginner ropes. They aren't $200 ropes because they are heavy, thicker than they are supposed to be, and the sheath gets hairy.
Come to think of it they are good moss1956 ropes. I climb on them, and feel good about it.
Nice thing about a cheap rope: if you are climbing with a cowboy, you don't wince when he takes the third 15 foot dive in 5 minutes. You just smile and take in the rope as he batmans back up to the last bolt he clipped.
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lstockett
Feb 23, 2004, 4:45 PM
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You might find the Sterling Bandit 10.2 x 60m on sale for $99 in a few places. I have one and I like it.
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cedk
Feb 23, 2004, 5:53 PM
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My theory is that since the dollar has lost considerable ground to the Euro in the last year the European ropes are getting more expensive. Where were Ocun's made? CZ Rep. or Germany? The Lanex cords from CZ Rep. were going for around $90 but those deals seem to have disappeared.
Can anyone in the industry or perhaps an economist confirm my dollar vs. euro theory?
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grog
Feb 23, 2004, 6:11 PM
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MEC in canada carries the mammut supernova (10mm, 60m) non-dry, 7 falls, for $139 canadian. I have one and i love it, planning on getting another next season. There's also the Edelrid supercrag 50m for $97, I dont know what its like though.
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joneiche
Feb 23, 2004, 6:23 PM
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Check out http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/CategoryDisplay?cgrfnbr=19564835&cgmenbr=226
They have BlueWater ropes for great prices. I got a 60m acclerator for $109.
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munckee
Feb 23, 2004, 7:02 PM
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Gear express.com has a 10.5x60 dry for $105 shipped.
www.trailheadstore.com has 9.8x60 for $94 shipped.
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bellatoris
Feb 23, 2004, 7:24 PM
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ocun was the one...they also had twin 8s way cheap. i still cant find the website. i'll keep looking for fat ropes i can take newbs on.
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