Gear Review: Edelweiss Curve 9.8mm

Sean Smith, a climbing guide at Denver Mountain Guiding was able to test out the Edelweiss Curve 9.8mm rope on a few recent trips to Eldorado Canyon and the Flatirons. The Curve is a versatile rope suitable for many styles of climbing in a variety of environments. The 9.8mm diameter allows for a skinny-rope feel without compromising safety.

From Sean's review: "The Curve offers great handling and knotting, and runs through gear like a dream, while not being a significant weight at the end of long pitches."

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Gear Review: Edelweiss Curve ARC

Photo: Gearographer Review

Shannon Sollitt and the gear team at Gearographer recently had the chance to try out one of the most versatile ropes from Edelweiss, the Curve 9.8mm. The Curve is part of the Perform3 family (meaning that is has been engineered with the ideal balance of durability, handling, and performance) and is a great option for climbers of all skill levels. The 9.8mm diameter is light enough that it can be carried with ease on long approaches, but also durable enough to handle 8 UIAA falls and abuse for years to come.

The rope reviewed by Shannon was the ARC model featuring a bi-pattern weave to help easily identify the rope's middle and a bright green color that looks great in photos. She says that the rope is "easy to handle, light to carry, and feels mighty trustworthy to climbing partners on either end of it" and calls it the "perfect single-rope companion for sport and trad climbers of all abilities."

Read Shannon's full review here

Gear Review: Beal Stinger 9.4mm Unicore

The Beal Stinger 9.4mm Unicore climbing rope is featured on The Climbing Zine.

Gear Review: Beal Opera 8.5mm Unicore

The Beal Opera 8.5mm Unicore climbing ropes is featured in Rock and Ice Magazine.

New Smart Rope: Edelweiss Performance 9.2mm Unicore

Climbing Magazine acclaims that the Edelweiss Performance 9.2mm Unicore is a “next generation smart rope.”

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Water Repellent Ropes: A New UIAA Certification

UIAA sets a new standard for water repellent ropes. Edelweiss Supereverdry ropes and Beal Golden Dry ropes have passed the test.

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Beal Unicore Climbing Ropes

Beal, a leading manufacturer of climbing ropes added some additional ropes to their extensive line of UNICORE ropes. The technology and benefits behind UNICORE are phenomenal. We've been doing a lot of testing and research to thoroughly appreciate this method of making climbing ropes safer. We've been sharing our discoveries on our LM Climbing blog:

The 2013 Beal UNICORE Ropes

For 2013, Beal is adding five more ropes to its line of UNICORE ropes making a total of 13 UNICORE ropes. From a diameter of 7mm and up to 11mm, there is now a UNICORE rope for every type of climbing.

New to the UNICORE ranks is the Ice Line 8.1mm, Cobra 8.6 mm, Joker 9.1mm, Tiger 10mm, and Top Gun 10.5mm. For over a year now, the Diablo 9.8mm, Diablo 10.2mm, Wall School 10.2mm, Wall Master 10.5mm, Access 10.5 & 11mm, Baobab 13.5mm, and Spelenium 8.5mm have astonished the masses with its UNICORE properties that ramps up the ropes’ safety and performance.

Advantages of UNICORE:

On a classic rope, if the sheath is accidentally severed, it slides and bunches over several meters. It then becomes impossible to pass this zone, whether climbing or descending.

With UNICORE, the sheath stays in place and the user may escape, either by climbing or by descending, whilst taking all necessary precautions. You are not stuck on the rope with no way out!

BEAL ICE LINE 8.1mm UNICORE

NEW - The first UNICORE double rope

The Beal Ice Line 8.1mm UNICORE is the lightest half-rope made using Beal’s UNICORE technology. UNICORE permanently bonds the sheath to the core to eliminate sheath slippage and improves performance and safety, especially in wet conditions. The Ice Line’s extremely low impact force settles the nerves when facing less-than-perfect protection points in ice and on mixed routes. A trump card that no alpinist can ignore. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS: 

• UNICORE Process 

• Exceedingly low impact force 

• Smooth performance from one-over-two weave 

• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover 

BEAL COBRA 8.6mm UNICORE
NEW - The great classic for adventure climbing becomes UNICORE

The Beal Cobra 8.6mm UNICORE is the classic half-rope for adventure climbing. With Beal’s UNICORE technology, the sheath and core are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. The Cobra runs light and free on long routes, tenacious mountains, and wild ice falls. A technical and strong rope that supports the most difficult demands. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Excellent balance between weight and durability
• Low impact force and high fall rating
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover

BEAL JOKER 9.1mm UNICORE

NEW - The first multi-purpose UNICORE rope

The Beal Joker 9.1mm UNICORE is the ultimate rope that conforms to all three dynamic rope standards; single, half, twin. The Joker will be loved by the most extreme climbers that seek light and easy running lines. The more avid traditional climbers will hold tightly to the Joker for its multipurpose abilities on ridge and face routes, as well as mixed ice and snow. With Beal’s UNICORE technology, the sheath and core are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS: 

• UNICORE Process 

• Single, half, and twin certified 

• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover 

BEAL DIABLO 9.8mm UNICORE

The go-to rope with UNICORE

Building on the Diablo 10.2 UNICORE, Beal has developed the Diablo 9.8 UNICORE for more demanding climbers. Unicore bonds the sheath to the core to reduce sheath slippage, keep the rope compact over time, increases the suppleness of the rope. Due to its very fluid running sheath the 9.8 Diablo UNICORE performs even better when pulling slack and clipping than ‘classic’ ropes of smaller diameter and lower weight. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS:

• Reduced sheath slippage

• Remains compact and supple

• Better abrasion resistance

• Easy clipping

BEAL TIGER 10mm UNICORE

NEW - The start to going thin with UNICORE

The Beal Tiger 10mm UNICORE makes for a seamless transition into the world of thin-rope-climbing. Avid sport and trad climbers revere the Tiger as an ideal rope for projecting. Its light and fluid action deceives all thick-diameter-stereotypes. With Beal’s UNICORE technology, the sheath and core are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS: 

• UNICORE Process 

• Compatible with all semi-automatic belay devices 

• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover 

• Easy to clip and nice to handle 

BEAL DIABLO 10.2mm UNICORE
The first outdoor dynamic rope to use UNICORE

Diablo 10.2 UNICORE is the first outdoor use dynamic rope to use the UNICORE process. Unicore bonds the sheath to the core to reduce sheath slippage, keep the rope compact over time, increases the suppleness of the rope. Its diameter will provide reassurance to the majority of climbers, while it smooth sheath and supple handling give the sensation of using a much thinner rope. This rope is a great all around rope, being effective for the leader and reassuring the belayer. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS:
• Reduced sheath slippage
• Remains compact and supple
• Better abrasion resistance

BEAL WALL SCHOOL 10.2mm UNICORE
The thinner indoor rope with UNICORE

This new rope was specifically developed for indoor use in climbing gyms. The small diameter allows children to gain better handling and confidence knowing that this rope is perfectly adapted to them. Thick sheath and UNICORE allows greater resistance to abrasion and eliminates sheath slippage and bunching at the ends.

STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE process eliminating sheath slippage
• Thick sheath offering better resistance to abrasion
• Thin diameter allowing better handling and knotability even by children

BEAL TOP GUN 10.5mm UNICORE

NEW - Amazing performance, and now with UNICORE

The Beal Top Gun 10.5mm UNICORE puts up an endless fight against the rock and consistent falling. Using Beal’s UNICORE technology, The Top Gun’s core and sheath are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. The Top Gun delivers high-level results and a record number of falls for its diameter. One of the most impressive ropes on the market. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

STRONG POINTS: 

• UNICORE Process 

• Low impact force + very high number of falls 

• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover 

BEAL WALL MASTER 10.5mm UNICORE
The perfect indoor rope with UNICORE

Designed specifically for the climbing wall environment - the thicker sheath associated with the UNICORE process makes for a tougher rope perfectly adapted to resist wear due to repeated belays and low impact falls.

STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE process virtually eliminating sheath slippage
• Thick and soft to the touch sheath
• Ease of manipulation over time

BEAL ACCESS 10.5 & 11mm UNICORE

Work and rescue rope with UNICORE

The standard in access ropes for maximum security in all situations. The Access Unicore ropes bring a new level of security to work or rescue operations. Unicore process bonds the sheath and core without affecting the ropes suppleness or handling. Unicore brings an undeniable gain in security during delicate and dangerous operations. It allows the user to escape if the sheath has been cut. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.

BEAL BAOBAB 13.5mm UNICORE

Tree working rope with UNICORE.

Braiding technique of this American style tree worker rope gives it great qualities of strength, pliability and easy handling. The new Unicore process, which bonds the core and sheath, prevents sheath slippage during use.

BEAL SPELENIUM 8.5mm UNICORE
The caver’s option with UNICORE

The Spelenium 8.5mm UNICORE is supple and easy to use. As a static line, the Spelenium uses UNICORE to provide cavers the safety they need on a rope they trust their lives with. It is perfectly adapted to caving. Because of the UNICORE, should the sheath get torn due to abrasion, it still remains glued to the core without any slippage. This allows the user to escape either on their way up or down.

STRONG POINTS:
• Designed specifically for caving
• The rope doesn’t bunch up and remains supple for the long term
• Allows escape by abseil or ascenders, even if the sheath has been severed

Additional info on UNICORE:
The Real Truth About UNICORE
UNICORE - Beal's "Special Ingredient"
UNICORE by Beal

Purchase Beal ropes at a gear shop near you or directly from www.libertymountainclimbing.com.

UNICORE - Beal's "Special Ingredient"

We have some exciting news and we just can't wait to tell you all about it.


Imagine yourself rock climbing. You're seconding up a route that you partner just finished leading while fighting the worst rope drag due to numerous rock ledges and roofs. As you climb, your partner heaves on the rope to take in the slack. The next thing you know your rope looks like a snake trying to shed its skin and you are dangling from what looks like a bundle of white nylon threads.

At some point along the timeline of a climbing rope's life the sheath will get wet, cut, grated, and definitely stretched. This leaves the core of the rope to be exposed or free to make parallel movements inside the sheath.

Many people have been to a climbing gym and seen how the sheath of the ropes are all bunched up at the ends. And some have even seen the result of when the sheath is cut while climbing as illustrated above.

"Sheath slippage" is no joke. It's actually dangerous. And that is why Liberty Mountain and Beal brought a phenomenal game changer to the US market last spring...UNICORE.

UNICORE is the industry leading method of securing the core and sheath of a rope together without changing the rope's performance and durability properties. UNICORE is much like the biological tissue/membrane that keeps the skin attached to the rest of the body.


With a UNICORE rope, climbers won't experience their sheath bunching at the ends and the core will not be overexposed from sheath slippage if the sheath gets cut. That alone will allow any climber to retreat on a rope whose sheath is cut and still be able to pass it through the chains, carabiners, and belay/rappel devices.

In the video below a demonstration is given to show what happens to a weighted rope when the sheath is cut. The first rope does not have UNICORE and the second one does. See the difference.



UNICORE is stretchy, supple, and compatible with Beal's special water and abrasion treatments. This means that the UNICORE technology can be used on both dynamic and static ropes as well as ropes intended for dry and wet condition.

Now you are probably wondering what the big news is that we are so anxious to share, seeing how UNICORE has already been on the market for a hand-ful of months. Well, as of now there are only three ropes that are vested with the honorable UNICORE, e.g., Beal's Diablo, Wall Master, and Wall School ropes. So our big news today is that there will be more...we just can't tell you which ropes yet.

At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August, Liberty Mountain and Beal will reveal the extended collection of ropes that will reign supreme with UNICORE. Keep an eye and ear out for this big announcement and receive it directly by subscribing to our blog and social media pages on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.

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Beal qualifies as the worlds’ premier manufacturer of climbing and security ropes. This leading position is explained by indisputable technical advances in the production process, and sales of over 8 million meters of rope annually.

Liberty Mountain is the exclusive U.S. distributor of these French made ropes, making Beal a leading brand that is seen in many, if not most of the outdoor retail shops around the nation. Liberty Mountain also directly sells Beal products to the general consumer through LibertyMountainClimbing.com.

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The Diablo Revolution - Beal Ropes

Read about how the Beal's Unicore technology eliminates sheath slippage on both the Diablo 9.8 and 10.2 by clicking here.