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nylon ropes have dynamic properties. Climbing ropes
generally are sold in manufactured lengths of 60 or
70m. A dry treatment and a clearly defined middle
marker are usually well worth the added costs.
Dry treatments can vary in effectiveness and type,
but any dry treatment can increase the durability of a
rope. Essentially a dry treatment is a chemical coating
that sheds water from the rope’s sheath. The coating
wears off in time, but the initial uses of the rope ben-
efit from this extra layer.
An Anchoring Rope

A second, shorter anchoring rope can be a great tool
for toproping anchors; in this application a static
rope is appropriate. All rope manufacturers sell these
kinds of rope. An anchoring rope should be tough

A static anchoring rope has emerged as the
predominant anchoring tool for setting up toprope
anchors in a single pitch setting. AMGA Certified
Single Pitch Instructors become proficient in the use
of this tool.
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