Imlay Canyonero 9.2mm Rope
Imlay Canyonero 9.2mm Rope
We applied the Sheath-Heavy design that worked so well for the Canyon Fire to our 9mm rope, to get a somewhat bigger, somewhat stouter and better-handling rope — Canyonero! The sheath is 52% of the rope, so there is 8% more sheath than core. It is firmly woven for longest life, and uses 100% polyester to minimize water absorption. A nice handling, long-lasting static rope that works great, especially for heavier canyoneers and for Class C canyons with harsh rock, as in Ouray, Colorado.
The Canyonero is longer lasting (than the 8mm and 8.3mm) for 10% more weight. We also gave it a few more core strands, so it has a rated strength of 5000 lb.
While we have always added a foot or two to rope lengths, our pre-cut rope is now 5% longer than the stated length. A "200 foot rope" will be at least 210 feet, usually a foot or two longer. Check out some rope shrinkage tests and rope absorption observations! This rope (and many others) performs best if you pre-shrink it. Soak it in water for an hour or so, then hang to dry. Repeat two times more. This will shrink the sheath just a bit, binding the sheath and core, decreasing sheath slippage.
Available in pre-cut lengths of 120, 200, 300 and 600 feet. Pre-cut lengths of 240 and 360 also available, but expect a one-week delay in shipping. When other lengths make it onto this list, they are ACTUAL lengths.
Other lengths, ordering by-the-foot, are 10% more expensive than ordering the pre-cut lengths. Do NOT expect a choice of colors for either the 240, 360 or by-the-foot options, but feel free to state a preference.
Weight - 1905 grams or 4 lb 3.2 oz per hundred feet.
Breaking Strength: 5000 lbs.
Made in Canada
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