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by **Diamox** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:04 pm

So I've looked through the banter on old rope threads wihtout good answers.

Are Bluewater ropes soft? I'm using a Beal top gun 10.5 which is fairly supple. just wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to a nice soft rope to buy. Not looking for floss or twins or halfs. >10mm is fine

Peter

by **Scooter** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:33 pm

i have a bluewater rope, 10.5 and i would have to say i find it soft compared to others i have used. but it holds up.

by **Fred** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:38 pm

the softest rope I have ever seen is the Maxime Glider. Feels like silk. Literaly. It comes as 9.8 60m dry. It is a treat to climb on this rope. You'll know what I mean when you touch one.

by **Diamox** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:57 am

Fred where did you get your Maxim rope? I notice that neither mec, rei or mountain magic carry the 9.9mm glider. REI has the 10.2 glider.

Scooter, thanks for the info.

Peter

by **Fred** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:53 pm

I got it at Mountain Magic at the time. I'm not sure where you can buy it now. It was a great rope though. Unfortunately mine got shread over a serious edge.

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