We stock a wide selection of half ropes in a range of different diameters and lengths. From the top rope manufacturing brands; Beal, Tendon, Petzl, Edelrid, and Fixe.
Half ropes (sometimes called doubles because you need two) are lighter and thinner (typically 8-9mm) and are used for longer trad routes where the pitches don’t necessarily follow straight lines. You’ll need two as one rope is clipped into each piece of gear in order to give two (hopefully) straightish lines and so reduce drag. Halves also allow full rope length retrievable abseils by tying them together and abbing on both strands.
Edelrid has been producing technical mountaineering gear since the 1950s. In 2001 the family owners sold the company and for a few years, EDELRID took a back seat in the climbing market. The change of ownership means Edelrid is now an independent technical climbing company within the VAUDE group setting a new course for the future. “Unfolding the future” is their new slogan and at the same time, it is their mission. Developing and producing products that will be defining the future of our sport. Shop their range of belay devices, boulder pads, carabiners, chalk, chalk bags, mens and womens clothing, climbing harnesses, ice climbing equipment, quickdraws, ropes, and much more here!
