Tech Info
Rope Types
It is essential to know about available climbing rope types. The most popular climbing ropes are single ropes, which are mainly used for sport and indoor climbing. For trad, multi-pitch, alpine or ice climbing, half or twin ropes are preferred and for hauling often static ropes are chosen.
Climbing styles
Although climbing became a trend sport some years ago, it has already been existing since ages and climbing styles evolved a lot in the past.
The most important differentiation when it comes to climbing is between Top Rope Climbing and Lead Climbing.
Choose your rope
When you like to get yourself a new climbing rope, the choice of ropes is vast and it is not easy to find the right rope for you. In the following chart we give you a quick guideline based on your preferred climbing discipline and the needed rope requirements.
How to…
Pro athletes and climbing specialists give you practical tips and hints to improve your climbing experience. Check out the a video on how to uncoil a new rope with getting any kinks into the rope and get to know what thorough rope inspection is all about.
Rope Material
Back in the days, fiber ropes were made from natural fibers like hemp or sisal. During the 40’s it was started to use Polyamide and Polyester fibers for the production of climbing ropes, later other material came up. Learn more about fiber structures, raw materials and their characteristics on the following page.
Rope Constructions
MAXIM® ropes have different constructions to meet the special requirements our customers ask from our ropes. Besides classic Kernmantle-Construction MAXIM® portfolio offers a lot more interesting constructions to get to know.
Technologies
MAXIM® Climbing ropes always strives to offer cutting-edge products in terms of technology and design. Find out more about the MAXIM® technologies, like the Endura Dry Treatment.
Rope Care
MAXIM® Climbing Ropes takes great care in manufacturing high-quality ropes, therefore it is important for us to help you maintain the performance of your ropes. Here you find guide lines about rope care that help you increase the service life of your rope.