beal Joker

[letsroll]

Has anybody tried this rope? I was looking at getting two 60 m for a twin set-up for alpine snow and rock. Want to get a very light rope that I will use next winter for ice climbing (hence the twin set-up). Are there other ropes I should be looking at?

[Mark_Husbands]

i have the Beal Iceline which is nice. double instead of twin, which i prefer.

[archenemy]

I have a Beal and I don't care for it. The problem is that the sheath frayed here and there right away. Even though it is superficial and the core is fine, I don't like looking at it and wondering if I want to trust my life to it. I won't get another one. Ever.

[mike_m]

I've got the Iceline doubles too; have the same issues with wear, and the dry treatment is very disapponting. Going with something else for my next set.

[kurthicks]

I love my beal single lines, but prefer Bluewater half/twin ropes for the aforementioned reasons.

[Baltoro]

I've got a pair of Jokers (some pun intended) and am pleased thus far. As far as using them to save weight, that is not the way to go. You can certainly get a lighter setup for double or twin use. Doubles down to 8.1 or twins at 7.5 or so would certainly save weight. As a single though they're great for anything you don't plan on falling on but you just might. I got the Jokers because you get 25 falls as twins and 20 as doubles and I'm a big dude (250lbs.) and like having the extra diameter. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when quivering over gear or manky bolts. I know some folks will climb on one Joker and say an Iceline for use as doubles, giving you a little extra beef. Anyways, hope that helps.

[Jedi]

I thought it handled well and I liked the lighter weight.

Maybe not made for the abuse it receieved on Huntington.

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=10592&sort=1&cat=511&page=1

 

Jedi