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Continuous dyeing process.
Equilibrium in the twisting of
yarn filaments.
Tape thread running through
the rope indicating: Its
type, the number of the
Standard and the year of
manufacture.
Continuous thermal treatment
of the yarn filament for perfect
homogeniety along its
entire length.
Core construction with
multiple independent
ropelets guarantees very
low impact forces.
The colour of the internal
thread identifies the year
of manufacture
Type
Single rope
Half rope
Twin rope
Length of the rope
Manufacturer’s name
Individual IdN number
Option
Conformity to European Norms
Diameter
Key
Unicore
An astonishing process, bonding rope
sheath and core without affecting the rope's
suppleness.
Even in the hardest conditions of use sheath
slippage is
suppressed.Ifthe sheath is cut or torn,
core and sheath remain bonded together. With a
standard rope, if the sheath is cut by abrasion over
an edge, a frequent occurrence in work at height
and in rescues, it slides and gathers over some
metres. It then becomes impossible to pass this
zone, either to ascend or to descend. If the problem
occurs near to the end of the rope the sheath may
slide off completely, and the user fall to the ground.
With the UNICORE process the sheath remains in
place and the user may escape, either by descent or
ascent, taking all necessary precautions.
He/she is not stuck without a solution on the rope.
The UNICORE process brings an undeniable gain in
security during delicate and dangerous operations.
AQUA-Flex
Edelweiss AQUA-Flex ropes conception
is really different from the competition.The
rope cover sheath uses a combination of the
performance of Polyamide and Polyester. the
benefits are better abrasion resistance and
a shrinkage in water divided by 3. Edelweiss
AQUA-Flex ropes remain flexible and manageable
throughout their lifetime.
Perform 3
Edelweiss, thanks to years of
experience in designing products dedicated to
verticality, presents its exclusive rope construction:
perform
3
.
This development applied to a wide range of dynamic
ropes provides the following benefits:
1.
improved flexibility = increased comfort.
2.
improved energy absorption = increased safety.
3.
weight reduction = increased performance.
HD Cover
HD Cover is a technology
through which, each cover thread is individually
controlled, as opposed to standard braiding where
the threads are controlled by pairs.
With this High Definition braiding and although
the thickness of the sheath remains the same,
the rope surface is much smoother than with a
standard braiding, the rope doesn’t generate extra
braking in belay systems and actions become more
comfortable; another positive consequence, the
wear due to abrasion is also reduced and the rope
lifetime accordingly extended.
O-Flex
The O-Flex process created and
used by Edelweiss to build its indoor ropes consists
in an innovative braiding system and a single
perfectly round core element. It creates a round
and incredibly flexible rope. This indoor rope will
keep its flexibility and perfect cohesion throughout
its life. Tests have shown that on artificial climbing
structure the O-flex process multiplies by 2 to 3 the
rope life span.
Mid Rope Indicator
Middle-marking on the rope for easy
checking and improved safety
Everdry
Everdry has been our first dry
treatment on ropes, developed in 1971. The Everdry
treatment is applied to all fibres of the sheath to
limit the consequences of humidity, rain or ice on
the rope: heaviness and stiffening of the rope are
substantially reduced by Everdry.
Supereverdry
UIAA Water Repellent
Historically Edelweiss was the first climbing rope maker
to apply a SUPEREVERDRY treatment to its ropes. This
treatment is applied to all fibres in the core and the
sheath; the benefits are self- evident: in wet conditions
the rope stays lighter, doesn’t tend to stiffen due to
freezing and dries quicker.
All the Edelweiss
supereverdry
treated ropes exceed
with success the new
uiaa water
repellent
standard. To
succeed this test performed in certified laboratory, the
rope after exposure to a severe water flowmust absorb
less than 5% of its weight. The results obtained by the
supereverdry
treated ropes are 0.8 to 1.4% (average 1.1%)
which has to be compared to the 40-50% absorbed by
the non-treated ropes. Howmany other hydrophobic
treatments can claim such perfect results?
Sharp Edge Resistant
Edelweiss was the first climbing rope
maker to bring Sharp Edge Resistant ropes. These
ropes are able to resist a factor two fall on a sharp
edge of 0,75mm radius. This is one major safety
element. On the rock, you might find sharper
edges, always keep your rope protected.
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