9.6mm has certainly replaced 9.8mm as the wheel house for climbers looking to traverse seamlessly from the sport climbing of Shelf Road to the splitters of Indian Creek to the granite multi-pitches of the South Platte, all with a single cord.
Black Diamond's super-versatile 9.6mm x 70m - which apparently needs no fancy-schmancy name like the "Lightning Elite" or "Super NIAD" - features a 2x2 weave construction which bolsters durability but doesn't effect the rope's supple hand. In other words, the 9.6 is thin enough for the hardest sport climbing you can muster, but thick enough to take the brutality of both the desert and big wall. , the 9.6 hits that sweet spot of being thin enough for a hard sport redpoint, but thick enough to take a seasonal beating in the desert. You'll find a triple-dash middle mark, as well, making it a wee bit easier to spot when pulling the rope for rappels.
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Specs
- This is the defiition of versatility, from the crag to multipitch adventures, this puppy is thin enough for hard sport climbing but sturdy enough to tackle a season in the desert
- Utilizing a 2x2 weave construction, BD's standard sheath is built to withstand everyday use while remaining supple for great handling and smooth feeding
- Triple Dash Middle Marker adds a margin of safety for identifying middle of rope
- "Climb Ready Coil" is BD's way of saying this rope is ready to roll right out of the packaging instead of having to delicately unfurl it just right before first usage
- Boasts a supple hand without feeling "slick," which leads to easy knot tying, smooth feeds through devices, and basically overall happiness
| Diameter | 9.6 mm |
| Type | Single |
| Length | 70 meters |
| Dry Coating | No |
| Impact Force | 8.2 kN |
| Static Elongation | 7% |
| Dynamic Elongation | 34.2% |
| Bi-Color / Center Mark | Center Mark |
| No. UIAA Falls | 7 |
| Weight | 61 g/M |
