ProView – Sterling Velocity 9.8mm XEROS

I am impressed by the ropes feel and handling right off the factory loop. Purchase it and head to the crag! The rope is stiff but not too stiff, and soft but not too soft. It provides a comfortable catch without sheath slippage, per Sterling’s literature, the XEROS process to treat individual yarn reduces such issues. The availability of bicolor is a big plus, although the mid-marker on the single color rope can be improved. The only issue I experienced while reviewing this rope was occasional twists/ kinks while switching leads on multi-pitch climbs. The new XEROS tech makes for an excellent dry-rope, but with record heat and drought conditions in PNW it hasn’t been possible to provide a thorough user review. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a one-quiver rope.