Edelrid Swift Protect Eco Dry 8.9mm

The first dynamic single rope with a sheath that includes aramid, for markedly increased cut resistance. Thanks to a special processing method, the Swift Protect Eco Dry remains dynamic.

Despite reinforcement with aramid and the overall higher sheath content, the impact force remains within the required standard. These characteristics make the Swift Protect Eco Dry the ideal lead climbing rope and the perfect companion for alpine climbing and mountaineering.

Eco Dry 

Poly- and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), and their subcategory PFAS in particular, make outdoor equipment resistant to oil, grease, and water. Once released into the environment, however, the chemicals degrade very slowly, posing a long-term environmental problem. With Eco Dry finishing technology, we have succeeded in developing a process that is almost on a par with high-performance PFCs and PFAS. Due to their three-dimensional kernmantle construction, the treatment process of ropes is very complex. This is because the finishing process must never compromise the safety and functionality of a climbing rope.

The Eco Dry process meets all these requirements and is 100% free of PFCs and even PFAS. The world's first PFC- and PFAS-free rope that also meets the UIAA water repellent standard is the EDELRID Swift Eco Dry 8.9 mm. It absorbs less than 1 to 2% of its own weight in water. It is also bluesign® certified and offers comparable values to the Pro Dry line in terms of durability, abrasion resistance, and water and dirt resistance.

Thanks to the 3D lap-coiling technique, the rope can be simply pulled out of the packaging and used directly.

Features

• Thermo Shield treatment for perfect handling
• When used as a single rope, not suitable for top-rope or workout climbing
• Long-lasting water-repellent and dirt-resistant, thanks to the Eco Dry finish
• Water absorption less than 2% as per UIAA Water Repellent Test
• 3D lap coiling enables instant use without tangles
• Higher sheath content and aramid processing for increased cut resistance under load, e.g. over sharp edges
• Certified as a twin, double and single rope

Specification

• Type: Half | Single | Twin
• Diameter mm: 8.9
• Treatment: Edelrid Protect Eco Dry
  
• Dynamic elongation: 32 / 29 / 27 %
• UIAA Falls: 6 (Single) | 20 (Double) | 22 (Twin)
• Impact Force kN: 9 (Half) | 7 (Single) | 11.5 (Twin)
• Sheath Slippage mm: 0
• Proportion of Sheath %: 37
• Weight per meter: 53g
• Middle Marking