FIELD TESTED: PETZL VOLTA 9.2 REVIEW

The Volta 9.2mm is a multi-standard rope, certified for use as a single, half or twin rope, making it extremely versatile, especially in alpine terrain. At 55-grams per meter, it’s weight is similar to other ropes of this diameter. The Volta features a Duratec Dry dry treatment, and resisted every effort to wet it out, even during long, wet, spring ice days. The rope also comes with a number of other labels — UltraSonic Finish, ClimbReady, EverFlex — but all you need to know is that the rope handles beautifully. Every person who’s climbed on it — from professional athletes to mountain guides to weekend warriors — has commented on the smooth, soft feel and supple handling. This is a really, really nice rope.