BEST ICE GEAR OF THE YEAR

I still run into climbers that are skeptical of twin ropes. They are used to 9+mm single ropes and anything to do with skinnier ropes or multiple ropes just doesn’t feel right to them. Time after time when I climb with someone that hasn’t ever used twin or half ropes they walk away and the end of the day (or night) and say they are going to get a set. Bluewater makes some of our favorite ropes and the Ice Floss 7.7 twins are no different. It’s evident from the first time you pick up an end to tie in that Bluewater is a company of quality. They do not take your safety, or fun, lightly. The weave on the sheath is clean and tight, but not so tight that the handling of the rope is stiff. Clips are done with easy and falls are handled without kinking the rope. The dry treatment did an excellent job of shedding all the moisture we encountered in early season climbing. Taking the the Ice Floss twin ropes on alpine routes was a great way to split the rope load as well as extend rappels to double length, making descents faster and safer.