Built in a perfect, midrange size, the Sterling IonR XEROS 9.4 mm dry rope is a guide favorite. Its firm, tactile feel is easy to clip and works well with a multitude of gear.
Features
UIAA Dry certified built with Sterling XEROS technology
Part of the nylon filament manufacturing process, XEROS technology is a permanent core and sheath dry treatment that ensures individual yarn fibers are water resistant
Since it's built into the core and sheath, there's no tacky or sticky coating to pick up dirt
XEROS is PFOA-free and reduces waste, energy use and labor, all without a price premium
Includes a middle mark
UIAA 101
CE EN 892
95% of the raw rope fibers at Sterling get made into finished products; remaining waste gets recycled or upcycled into non–life safety products
Send your used Sterling dynamic rope to the Sterling recycling department so the materials can get a second life; they also accept non-Sterling dynamic ropes
Rope manufacturing facility runs on 100% renewable energy
Sterling offsets 100% of their carbon emissions by purchasing carbon offsets from Climate Neutral and Arbor Day Foundation