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<p>Triple-certified as a single, half and twin rope, the Aero is substantial enough for cragging or mixed and ice climbing, but kept skinny and light for hard redpoint attempts or moving quickly in big mountain terrain. The XEROS dry technology is applied when the nylon is still a filament, treating the entire rope from core to sheath, and resulting in less waste and energy use than traditional treatments.</p><ul><li>XEROS permanent dry treatment is applied to nylon filaments before they're twisted into yarns. This results in less water absorption through the entire rope and prevents freezing in cold environments</li><li>Made with PFOA-free, PFAS-free, and bluesign® certified raw materials</li><li>High sheath proportion adds durability</li><li>Middle mark increases safety and speed on rappels</li><li>Specs shown are for use as a single rope</li><li>When used as a half rope, the specs are as follows (based on tests with 2 strands): Dynamic elongation: 28.9% Static elongation: 6.6% Impact force: 8.6kN UIAA fall rating: 21</li><li>When used as a twin rope, the specs are as follows (based on tests with 2 strands): Dynamic elongation: 23.6% Static elongation: 6.1% Impact force: 10.1kN UIAA fall rating: more than 20</li></ul>

Sterling Rope Aero 9.2mm XEROS Dry Rope

70 Meter

Dry ropes have a water-resistant treatment on both core and sheath. Dry (UIAA certified) ropes have both core and sheath treated, plus meet the UIAA Water Repellent standard by passing a stringent test where a soaked rope cannot absorb more than 5% of the rope's weight.  

Maximum elongation in the first UIAA test fall, where a weight is attached to the rope and then dropped. Higher numbers indicate stretchier ropes. 

In controlled tests, a weight is suspended from the rope (not dropped). Higher numbers indicate stretchier ropes.

The amount of force, in kN, that the first UIAA fall puts on the falling object. Less impact force puts less force on the climber, belayer, and protection during a fall. 

Indicates the number of consecutive falls a rope withstood during testing in a controlled environment. The number is for reference only, and does not indicate the number of falls a rope will withstand during actual use or over its lifespan.

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Sterling Rope Aero 9.2mm XEROS Dry Rope

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