ClimbingClimbing Online Rope Review http://www.climbing.com Since 1970 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:35:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Climbing Online Rope Review http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/ http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:20:14 +0000 by Matt Stanley http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/

Maxim Whippet 9.5, $183
Summary: The Maxim Whippet handled like a charm and absorbed plenty of route-working punishment. The cord’s smooth sheath and moderately stiff core made clipping and belaying a breeze. However, the rope’s weight (as much as some 9.8mm ropes) is high considering the diameter.
Pros: Durable.
Cons: Heavy for the diameter.
Overall grade: A-

Maxim/New England Ropes:
(508) 678-8200, www.neropes.com

The test results

Beal Stinger
BlueWater Dominator
Edelrid Livewire
Edelweiss Laser
Mammut Infinity
Maxim Whippet
PMI Elite
Roca Minus
Sterling Nitro

 


]]> http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/feed/ 0 Maxim Whippet Rope Review – No 224 http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/ http://www.climbing.com/gear/maxim-whippet-rope-review-no-224/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2003 11:39:00 +0000 by Matt Stanley http://www.climbing.com/print/equipment/mamximwhip

Maxim Whippet 9.5, $183
Summary: The Maxim Whippet handled like a charm and absorbed plenty of route-working punishment. The cord’s smooth sheath and moderately stiff core made clipping and belaying a breeze. However, the rope’s weight (as much as some 9.8mm ropes) is high considering the diameter.
Pros: Durable.
Cons: Heavy for the diameter.
Overall grade: A-

Maxim/New England Ropes:
(508) 678-8200, www.neropes.com

The test results

Beal Stinger
BlueWater Dominator
Edelrid Livewire
Edelweiss Laser
Mammut Infinity
Maxim Whippet
PMI Elite
Roca Minus
Sterling Nitro

 


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