Jens Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Why do single ropes get way way more expensive the skinnier they get? Doesn't less material make for a cheaper and quicker product to make? For instance, company "X" makes a 60m 9.4mm and charges $200+ for the thing-- And it makes a 60m 10.5mm and charges $99. Especailly when both ropes are in the same line by comapny "X" and are made on the same loom. Are they just gouging us bad? __ Also what rope brand's specs on diameter run on the fat or skinny side? Ever notice that one brand of 10mm is like another brand's 10.5mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I suspect becuase there is more demand for 9.4mm. If people demand more of a product, you can get away with charging a higher price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 ...Also what rope brand's specs on diameter run on the fat or skinny side? Ever notice that one brand of 10mm is like another brand's 10.5mm? Diameter of rope is measured under load. I assume the 80 kg test load, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 smaller diameter also means less weight = more convenience...therefore higher price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 It's also probably harder/more expensive to make a 9.4 cord as durable and strong as a 10.5. Or they're giving us the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 gee..you think so?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Here, homo, why don't you shut the fuck up? Fuckin' dwarf-ass bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraysovereign Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I suspect becuase there is more demand for 9.4mm. If people demand more of a product, you can get away with charging a higher price. Based on sales, I see wayyy more demand for 10.2-10.5mm ropes than for anything sub-10mm. The price/demand relationship only works up to a point, until the supply catches up to demand. At some point if demand is high enough, production gets ramped up to a volume that starts bringing the unit cost of production down, and competitive pressures force the manufacturers and retailers to pass those lower costs on to the consumer in the form of lower retail prices. More than anything that's why 10.5s cost less than 9.4s - they're making far more of the stuff, so it's cheaper. So in this instance, the lower demand product (9.4mm rope) ends up costing more precisely because there's less demand for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Here, homo, why don't you shut the fuck up? Fuckin' dwarf-ass bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hey, next time Dr. Flash Amazing takes the trouble to hurt your feelings, the least you could do is notice in a timely fashion. 'Cause DFA gots feelings too, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 sorry 'bout that, bitch...i was out climbing (well trying to anyway) yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I suspect becuase there is more demand for 9.4mm. If people demand more of a product, you can get away with charging a higher price. Based on sales, I see wayyy more demand for 10.2-10.5mm ropes than for anything sub-10mm. The price/demand relationship only works up to a point, until the supply catches up to demand. At some point if demand is high enough, production gets ramped up to a volume that starts bringing the unit cost of production down, and competitive pressures force the manufacturers and retailers to pass those lower costs on to the consumer in the form of lower retail prices. More than anything that's why 10.5s cost less than 9.4s - they're making far more of the stuff, so it's cheaper. So in this instance, the lower demand product (9.4mm rope) ends up costing more precisely because there's less demand for it. Thanks for that explanation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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