Opera 8.5 mm x 70 m Dry Rope
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Opera 8.5 mm x 70 m Dry Rope
Tech Specs

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BrandBeal
Best UseClimbing
Rope TypeHalf Rope
Rope StyleDynamic
Rope Length (m)70 meters
Rope Diameter (mm)8.5 millimeters
Strength8/12 kilonewtons
Impact ForceSingle: 7.4; half: 5.5; twin: 8.6 kilonewtons
Dynamic ElongationS: 37; D: 32; T: 29 percent
Static ElongationS: 8.4; D: 8.4; T: 5.1 percent
UIAA FallsSingle: 5; half: 20; twin: 25
Dry TreatmentDry Sheath
Weight48 grams per meter
Description

Weighing only 48 grams per meter, the lightweight Beal Opera 8.5 mm x 70 m dry rope is a must-have for sport climbers and alpinists looking to save weight without sacrificing performance.

Features
  • Unicore technology bonds rope sheath and core without affecting the rope's suppleness; if sheath is cut or torn, both sheath and core remain bonded
  • Each individual sheath strand features Dry Cover hydrophobic treatment; Dry Cover is polymerized at high temperatures for added dust, moisture and abrasion resistance
  • Features indelible black marking at the rope's midpoint
  • Certified as a single, half and twin rope