The Black Diamond 8.6 dry climbing rope is our slimmest diameter single rope specifically designed for your hardest redpoints. Featuring the durable 2X2 woven sheath, this 8.6 has a dry treated core and sheath for extra durability and weather resistance. The triple dash middle marker is easy to spot and adds a margin of safety, while the 80-meter length is ideal for the pumpfest enduro routes that test your limits and the length of shorter cords.
8.6 Dry Climbing Rope
The slimmest diameter single rope in our line
Triple Dash Middle Marker—adds margin of safety for identifying middle of rope
UIAA Dry—With a core and sheath that are dry treated, this rope is protected against weather from the inside out and meets the UIAA Water Repellent standard
2X2 Woven Sheath—Utilizing a 2X2 weave construction, our standard sheath is built to withstand everyday use
Climb Ready Coil—tie in for a pitch right out of the packaging
Durability and Handling Balance—Purpose-built to balance both durability and great handling, our ropes are not too stiff and not too soft, giving you a great feeling rope that knots easily, feeds through your belay device with ease, yet holds up to a barrage of use
