Designed for very good climbers, Beal's OPERA 8.5MM is known as the lightest and thinnest single rope on the market. Weighing only 48g per metre, the first under 50g, it is also certified as a double and twin rope.
Offered here in 60m lengths, this model is a real concentrate of technology combining all the brand's know-how, with its low impact force, its UNICORE technology and its DRY COVER protection.
Combining the advantages of being ultra fluid and ultra light, this rope is also versatile. It will appeal to the most demanding climbers while remaining versatile for mountaineering.
Highlights :
- Ultra light
- Ultra fluid
- Versatile
- Has all the advantages of UNICORE technology
- Length: 60 m
- Diameter: 8.5 mm
- Use: Very high level climber - Versatile climber / mountaineer
WARNING: When used as a single, this rope should not be used in all hands, and in all equipment. Its thinness makes it a rope that requires expert belaying. Indeed, classic devices will have reduced braking, while some automatic devices may not work.
Performance :
- Impact force: single 7.4 kN / double 5.5 kN / twin 8.8 kN
- Number of falls: single 5 / double 20 / twin >25
- Sheath percentage: 37
- Weight per metre: 48 g
- Resistance to sharp edges : No.