Dry Core Vs Non Dry Rope

If you don t climb in wet weather or sandy areas buying an untreated rope is good way to save money.

Dry core vs non dry rope.

Static strength is most important when rappelling and ropes can have up to a 30 percent strength loss there. A heavier rope with less percentage of sheath can still have a thicker sheath than a lightweight rope with a higher percentage of sheath. This spec can be a little misleading when comparing ropes of different weights. Non dry ropes are exactly the same except for the dry treatment.

If you will be ice climbing mountaineering or multi pitch trad climbing you will encounter rain snow or ice at some point so choose a dry treated rope. Climbing ropes typically get retired due to sheath wear so we also consider how much of the line was sheath vs. I have never used a dry rope that didnt get wet in snow rain or ice. So i dont really care about that.

What i would like to hear from you guys is your experience with dry vs. However when wet it is possible to see as much as a 70 percent reduction in dynamic performance which is important when taking a lead fall see below. Non dry ropes are perfect for gym lead ropes. Non dry ropes as it relates to the longevity and life of the rope.

Add crag classic 10 2mm x 60m non dry rope to compare. The proprietary twill pattern technology provides super smooth handling and allows the rope to glide smoothly through the protection you place on the route with little rope drag to. They are much less expensive than a dry treated rope but if you find a dry treated rope at about the same price as these might as well get the dry treated. The terminology doesn t seem to be consistent some distributers only categorize ropes as dry or non dry others add categories like dry core dry core and sheath or 2x dry.

These ropes tend to soak up water like a sponge deteriorating it quicker. A wet rope is not dangerously weakened for rappelling compared with a dry rope. Add evolution vr9 9 8mm x 60m dry core rope to compare. A non dry treated rope is the cheapest option as it s 30 100 cheaper than it s dry treated brethren.

What i have heard from numerous people is how a dry treated rope sheds dirt and extends the life of. Dry ropes can have a dry core a dry sheath or. Non dry treated ropes no treatment 40 60 water absorption.