First, the BW 8.6 has a single pick sheath. i.e. Despite what one of the reviewers said, the sheath is bombproof. I have had my current double 8.6's for a season and a half of alpine routes up in the Park(twice a week at least during the summer)and in the Winds, as well as ice climbing. The sheath is in perfect shape. Overall, one of the best ropes I have ever owned. The only consideration I might give to another rope would be an even lighter single pick sheath rope like the Beal Ice Line possibly.

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Mammut, did not like their double ropes as much...great single ropes though

I disagree with the comment above. I own the 60m DRY version of these ropes, and I have taken these ropes on many alpine, ice and rockclimbing trips. My current set is almost 2 years old and still going strong. I highly recommend this rope.

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I will not buy another blue water after owning this rope. Granted I am hard on my ropes but the sheath wore out very quickly. The cheaper price is not worth it.

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