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Pinnacle

Dynamic Rope

The Pinnacle range has now transitioned to a new highly durable 9.4mm rope that still handles as well as the previous version. The PFC/PFAS free sheath of this rope has the same slick handling that you have come to expect from our Pinnacle line. All of the new pinnacles come in our "ready climb" coil in a mix of 2x Dry, STD Dry, regular pattern with middle mark and bi-pattern. Due to their light weight and small pack size, the ropes are perfectly suited for multi-pitch climbs. For colors, we've retained the popular Yellow Jacket and updated the Blue Ocean design (note: some fiber in this rope is not yet PFC-free but will be soon). Additionally, we have introduced a new color, Community, which was designed by our MAXIM climbing community in an online contest last year. The new 9.4mm Pinnacle construction will replace the existing 9.4 and 9.5mm ropes as of the public launch date

About MAXIM Dynamic Ropes

Dynamic climbing ropes are the most important piece of gear you have, because they keep you from hitting the ground. Their high elongation absorbs most of the shock in a fall, thereby taking the load off of your body and your anchors. MAXIM ropes are made of 100% high quality nylon and feature a kernmantle construction with twisted nylon cores and a braided nylon cover. MAXIM’s long lasting dynamic climbing lines are designed as a compact rope with high-energy absorption. Each of our dynamic climbing lines offers excellent handling, superior abrasion resistance and high durability.

Special features of MAXIM dynamic ropes

The core of every dynamic MAXIM Climbing rope is dry treated with our special Endura DRY treatment process, including our indoor gym ropes. This is for the ultimate level of safety protection since nylon loses a lot of strength when wet. In addition, for maximum water-repellency, selected models also feature Endura 2x-DRY and have both a dry core and a specially treated dry cover. Those ropes fulfill the requirements of UIAA water-repellency.

Our Pinnacle and Glider series also feature MAXIM’s TPT (Twill Pattern Technology) which aligns the sheath yarns with the direction the rope moves through your protection. This dramatically reduces rope drag and provides for buttery rappels.

The Chalk Line gym ropes also feature our Str8 Jacket technology, in which we tightly weave the sheath around a mid-sheath which grips the core. These are the longest lasting gym ropes on the planet.

Standards for dynamic climbing ropes

Dynamic climbing ropes are generally certified in three categories; single ropes, half ropes and twin ropes. All of them are certified to the European Standard EN 892 and the international standard UIAA 101. Within these standards, the rope’s construction, sheath slippage, static and dynamic elongation, maximum impact force at first fall as well as the minimum number of falls a rope has to withstand are regulated. Please find more information on climbing rope types and requirements of the standards in our Tech info section.

"MAXIM sets the standard for durability of climbing ropes in the industry. In the end, a rope is our lifeline, and for many years now I've felt 100% confident trusting my life to thee amazing cords. "

Jonathan Siegrist