Non Dry Vs Dry Rope

Ropes are exactly the same except for the dry treatment.

Non dry vs dry rope.

What i would like to hear from you guys is your experience with dry vs. The mammut infinity dry is one of mammut s most popular ropes and one of the most popular ropes used around the world. The non dry rope does not have any prevention against water. Non dry treated ropes no treatment 40 60 water absorption.

A non dry treated rope is the cheapest option as it s 30 100 cheaper than it s dry treated brethren. There are at least two types of dry ropes those that have a single dry coating and those that are double dry they ve had both their sheath and their cores coated. Hey guys i ve owned probably 5 or 6 ropes since i started climbing. Non dry ropes are perfect for gym lead ropes.

If you will be ice climbing mountaineering or multi pitch trad climbing you will encounter rain snow or ice at some point so choose a dry treated rope. You can use them for any climbing but they are really designed for ice climbing mountaineering and or alpine climbing. The ultimate one size fits all rope very durable workhorse great value for your money cons. I ve personally found dry ropes handle slightly better but ropes are ropes and as long as its dynamic it ll do the job.

It absorbs the maximum water and even gets heavier. If you don t climb in wet weather or sandy areas buying an untreated rope is good way to save money. That suspended water can freeze and turn the rope into an unusable cord. Non dry ropes are the cheapest option if you are in a hurry to purchase rope and want a very affordable one.

Non dry ropes will suffice in other conditions although a dry treatment is also useful for reducing wear from abrasion and it provides better energy absorption. Dry ropes can have a dry core a dry sheath or both. The goal of dry treatment is to prevent the rope s nylon fibers from absorbing water but a rope is a woven collection of yarns and fibers so it s possible for water to be suspended between the fibers of a rope but not be absorbed. Non dry ropes as it relates to the longevity and life of the rope.

If you primarily sport climb a non dry rope is probably sufficient since most sport climbers will pull their ropes and go home when it rains. All different brands some i ve loved some i woudn t buy again.