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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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I have a 10.5X60 Dry. I found it on sale and it has worked well with me. Nice and soft, and looks pretty darn cool too. Look around for sales.

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PMI 11mm

I bought this rope and was soo excited about trying out the "maxim" product!
How dissapointing it was!
I either took one hell of an edge (which i know the rocks were kind that day) or the rope was bad to begin with?
I used it once and it had a flat spot between the 98 and 100 foot mark?
What a bummer? I had to have the rope cut and now use the 95 and 65 foot pieces as utility pieces when aid climbing? They have not failed yet but the idea to have had this happen the first time out did not impress me with maxim ropes and have not or will not purchase another one EVER!

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All solid performers and top notch ropes!

The Maxim has been a decent rope. I climb in fairly sandy environment, so a rope lasts me about two years at most before retiring it to top rope use. The Maxim I've got is going on its 5th year.

Fairly stiff handling rope. It does have a tendency to develop twists. That could be pilot error, but I haven't seen it nearly as bad in my other ropes.

It's a fine rope, and you can usually find one on sale for

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Not as bad as a Sterling, but not nearly as nice as my BlueWater Accelerator. Aside from the color (which actually does not look too bad against granite), the main problem with this rope is its poor handling: a tendancy to develop twists and kinks, as well as a general stiffness. I found one at a very good price ($85US for a 60m dry), which is the only reason that I got it.

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Just got this rope for $79. Last year's color is pretty nice. The handle on the rope could be a bit better. Overall, a great deal for the price I paid. 10.5 x 60.

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This rope feels quite stiff for a 10.5, but is easy to clip. The outer sheath seemed to wear off faster than my maxim. I would buy another due to the reasonable price and weight savings over a 11mm.

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