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3cclimber
Nov 14, 2004, 3:24 AM
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I want to get more into mountaineering and was woundering what is a good rope for both glacier travel and forth class climbing would be. What do you recomend and/or use?
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climbhoser
Nov 14, 2004, 5:59 AM
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60m 9.4 to 9.7 mil dynamic dry rope
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chriss
Nov 14, 2004, 11:58 PM
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I have been using a 37m (~120ft), 8.4mm, dry, 1/2 rope. For glacier with 2 or 3 and easy alpine rock.
It is important that you recognize and understand the drawbacks and limits of this, as with all gear. It is way light, though.
chris
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