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.
Tendon make a wide range of ropes in addition to harnesses and various accessories.
Their ropes have been receiving rave reviews recently, which persuaded us to start stocking their high-end Master range. These thin, lightweight single ropes are ideal for tough sport routes and extreme ascents in the mountains. For more info on the specifc treatments and features of Tendon ropes just click on one of the models below.
