Trad/Sport climbing
(Projecting/Guiding)
Requirements:
- Robust
- Long lasting
- High number of UIAA falls
- Abrasion resistance
- Bi-Pattern for multi-pitch or rappelling
Trad/Sport climbing
(Multi-pitch/Redpoint)
Requirements:
- Light weight
- Thin and skinny
- More robust for sharp edges/scary situations
- Bi-Pattern for multi-pitch or rappelling
Top-roping / Gym climbing
Requirements:
- Robust and long lasting
- High number of UIAA falls
- High sheath proportion
- Intermediate cover
- Reduced sheath slippage
- No twist in the rope
- Bonded construction if applicable
- 35 or 40m for indoor lead lines
Ice / Alpine / Mountaineering
Requirements:
- Light weight
- Dry-treated
- Lower impact force
- High abrasion resistance
Big Wall Climbing
(Climbing)
Requirements:
- High abrasion resistance
- High sheath proportion
- High number of UIAA falls