Maxim 10.5mm

Review Date
July 3, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: UpAndUp(Unregistered User) ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $130.00 at REI Framingham

Summary:
This rope is decent. I've used it for a year and even done a little ice climbing with it, though it is not a dry rope. The sheath fuzzed up fairly quickly, but never seemed to get any worse. The only concern I have is that the core now seems to be flattening. You know, like linguini, with defined corners on each side. So it still twists a little during single pitch lead-follow climbing, which a year old rope shouldn't do, I think.

This rope will save your a$$ like any other, but if you have the cash, you might want to step up to one of the more favorably reviewed ropes. I've also found enough reasons to drop the extra dime on a bipattern rope.

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My Mammut doubles are killer.

Review Date
November 25, 2001

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Kevin Ristau(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Vancouver, BC, Canada

Price Paid:  $165.00 at Mountain Equipment C

Summary:
This rope was purchased for its price. It has not been a worthwhile rope. It kinks up dangerously on multi-pitch routes. The sheath showed considerable abrasion wear after very little use, most of that use being on clean Squamish granite. I am retiring this rope to top rope use only after approx. 20 climbing days.

Customer Service:
n/a

Similar Products Used:
Edelrid 10.5 Dry, heavier and fatter, but a much better handling rope.
Mammut 10.5 Dry, nicest handling rope I have ever used. Also most highly recommended by independant testing.

Review Date
November 25, 2001

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Kevin Ristau(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Vancouver, BC, Canada

Price Paid:  $165.00 at Mountain Equipment C

Summary:
This rope was purchased for its price. It has not been a worthwhile rope. It kinks up dangerously on multi-pitch routes. The sheath showed considerable abrasion wear after very little use, most of that use being on clean Squamish granite. I am retiring this rope to top rope use only after approx. 20 climbing days.

Customer Service:
n/a

Similar Products Used:
Edelrid 10.5 Dry, heavier and fatter, but a much better handling rope.
Mammut 10.5 Dry, nicest handling rope I have ever used. Also most highly recommended by independant testing.

Review Date
August 9, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Climber(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Austin, TX, USA

Price Paid:  $120.00 at rei

Summary:
Great product. I can assure you that most of the negative comments about Maxim Ropes are fabricated. These days, the only way to damage a new rope so bad that it becomes useless is by abuse and improper care. Maxim Ropes are just as durable and strong as any other rope out there. In my opinion, as long as the rope is made by a reputable manufacturer (i.e. Maxim) chances are it will not fail you. Unless you are a complete moron and dont take care of your rope!

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Mammut
Beal
New England
Blue Water

Review Date
June 22, 2000

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Jack(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Northern CA

Summary:
i have the 10.5 nondry 50meter. i find that the rope tends to kink up. all in all i'm happy with it.

Similar Products Used:
mammut