Description
A hyperstatic and highly durable 9 mm rope for those looking for a rope that can handle more than just one trip.
The sheath is made from highly cut- and abrasion-resistant Aramid with UV coating and UHMPE fibers, combined with a lightweight core. This construction provides an excellent balance of durability, strength, and low weight.
The rope floats and is lightweight, while its thick sheath provides excellent durability for its diameter.
The bright color makes the rope highly visible, even in challenging conditions.
Features
9 mm Rope – Engineered for Long Durability and Excellent Handling
This hyperstatic, highly durable rope combines advanced materials and construction, making it ideal for demanding canyons and expeditions where weight, strength, and reliability are critical.
High-Tech Materials for Maximum Performance
The sheath features highly cut- and abrasion-resistant Aramid (Kevlar) and UHMPE fibers, while the lightweight polypropylene core keeps the rope's weight down to just 44.5 g/m.
This makes it particularly well suited to long approaches and canyons with sharp rocks.
Shield-Braid Technology for Ultimate Durability
The innovative Shield-Braid sheath construction provides exceptional durability and smooth handling. The finely braided sheath offers comfortable handling while enhancing the rope's durability for long-lasting performance.
Despite its 9 mm diameter, the rope handles extremely well and provides excellent control. It is fully compatible with standard ascending and descending devices.
As a hyperstatic rope, it has virtually no stretch and is not suitable for dynamic loads or fall arrest. It is designed for applications such as abseiling, hauling, fixed lines, and technical rigging.
The rope is CE marked and meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
The rope is tested according to EN 1891 Type B.*
Rope Shrinkage
During use, the rope may shorten due to fibre and construction shrinkage. A reduction in overall length should therefore be expected.
Our ropes generally shrink less than most, but there is currently no standardized test for rope shrinkage during use. The amount of shrinkage will vary depending on how the rope is used.
Allow for up to 8% length reduction over time.
To account for this, we supply the rope 0.5–1 m longer than the stated length, measured using our calibrated digital measurement equipment.
Swiss Made
Proudly developed and manufactured in Switzerland.
Important Note
This rope is not recommended for dry canyons when used in dry conditions due to the Dyneema (UHMPE) fibers in the rope sheath.
However, testing has shown that abseils of up to 50 m on a dry rope, using a standard-sized figure-8 type device, will not damage the rope fibers due to heat generated by friction from the abseil device.
Specs:
| Weight | 2800 g |
| Diameter | 9mm |
| Breaking strength | 21kN |
| Elongation | 1.8% (50kg-150kg) |
| Weight | 44.5g/m |
| Core | 54% core mass |
| Material: Polypropylene | |
| Sheath | 46% sheath mass |
| Material: Aramid & Dyneema (UHMWPE) |
Please be aware - this product is custom cut to length (60cm), and therefore this product is rope only and does not include any branded packaging.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
Business and residential addresses
- Post Haste courier charge structures mean that it's cheapest to ship to non rural business addresses. Post Haste apply a surcharge for residential addresses - however, Gearshop currently absorb this cost.
- Free standard shipping on all non rural business and residential address orders over $149
- $8.99 standard shipping on non rural business and residential address orders under $149
Rural addresses
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A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- $7 shipping for orders over $149
- $15.99 shipping for orders under $149
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A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- $10 shipping for orders over $149
- $18.99 shipping for orders under $149
Oversized and heavy items
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
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We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $34.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
- Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions
- Not sure if we ship to your country? Request a shipping quote and we'll confirm cost and availability before you order
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
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Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
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