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Metolius Monster 9.8 mm Rope w/ Monster Marker

Metolius Monster 9.8 mm Rope w/ Monster Marker description

The Metolius Monster 9.8mm Rope has the easy handling of a thin line, the durability of a fat line, and Monster Markers to reduce the chances of accidents while belaying and rappelling. Monster Markers are bright pieces of string that stick out from the rope in the middle and 30ft from each end. These highly visible marks are felt when they travel through your hands, so it's less likely that you'll lower or rappel past the end of your rope. Each Monster rope is also Teflon coated for increased abrasion resistance, and their specially twisted cores reduce kinking and increase your rope's life. Even with all these safety features, the 9.8mm Monster Rope maintains the excellent handling you need for hard redpoints and long, difficult trad climbs.

Bottom Line: Tie into the easy-handling, super-safe Metolius Monster 9.8mm Rope.

Has a very nice hand but I'm not terribly impressed with the cosmetic durability--one day of cragging and it already looks pretty shabby. Maybe that's just how the sheath wears on this rope--it's supposed to be long wearing, so only time will tell. Otherwise I'm very happy with it. The Monster markers look cool, but I haven't noticed them running through my hands (one of the purported benefits). Oh and I didn't think the tapered ends would matter, but they are very nice for knot tying.