9.4mm IonR Xeros 70m 2xDry
Description
Ion R 9.4 mm offers easy handling and durability in a lightweight, mid-range size. With a firm, tactile feel that is easy to clip, the smooth sheath reduces rope drag and feeds well through gear. The unique sheath construction is durable and compatible with a multitude of gear. Made with bluesign® certified raw materials.
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| Weight | 57.0 g/m 8.796 lbs / 3990 g |
| Diameter (millimeters) | 9.4 mm |
| Length (meters) | 70 m |
Rope Type | Single |
| UIAA Falls (Single / Half / Twin) | 5 falls / 0 falls / 0 falls |
| Dynamic Elongation (Single / Half / Twin) | 33.1 % / 0.0 % / 0.0 % |
| Static Elongation (Single / Half / Twin) | 7.2 % / 0.0 % / 0.0 % |
| Impact Force (Single / Half / Twin) | 8.70 kN / 0.00 kN / 0.00 kN |
| Dry Treatment | Sheath & Core UIAA Certified Dry |
| Sheath Proportion (%) | 39.0 % |
| Sheath Slippage (mm) | |
| Type of Middle Mark | Marking |
| Rope End Marker | None |
| Certification | EN, UIAA |
| RFID / NFC Option | None |
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When my partner and I began prepping for a Grand Traverse attempt in the Tetons this summer, he asked if there was any way we could take a 60-meter rope instead of a 70-meter to save on weight and bulk. Maybe we could get away with a carabiner block, or a tagline for the longer rappels, he suggested. No need: I had a Sterling Ion R 9.4 XEROS. Now my alpine rope of choice, the Ion R weighs 57 grams per meter, making it about 0.3 pounds lighter than other 70-meter ropes I've tried in a similar diameter range. A tight, dense weave also makes it feel more svelte: I scarcely noticed the difference between the Ion R and Sterling's notoriously slender Nano IX 9.0.
If you need a versatile, durable, mid-sized rope, packed with features at a great price point, check out the Sterling IonR 9.4mm BiColor Yellow XEROS. This rope performed well to the abuses of sport climbing. While I did not have the opportunity to test this rope on long multipitch routes, the BiColor pattern and resilient XEROS dry technology are two features, which would provide peace of mind when you are tackling longer objectives.
