As you have probably guessed, the main factor in determining what type of rope to buy depends on what you will be using it for. Between trad climbing, sport climbing, top rope climbing, ice climbing, or mountaineering there are several different kinds of ropes or rope features that have different ideals for each sport. Here are some of the basic differences between ropes, and what type of climbing you may need them for: Single Rope: Best for trad, sport, and top rope climbing. The name single indicates that the rope in meant to be used by itself, and not in coordination with other ropes (such as twin ropes). Half Rope:… Read More
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