Beal Opera Unicore Dry Cover 8.5mm

When every gram matters, the Beal Opera 8.5mm is hard to beat. Weighing just 48g per metre, this is one of the lightest and thinnest single climbing ropes available, making it an outstanding choice for long routes, alpine climbing and demanding multi-pitch adventures where keeping your rack light can make a real difference.

At just 8.5mm in diameter, the Opera is exceptionally lightweight and fluid through your belay device and protection. Its low impact force also provides a softer catch, making it a high-performance option for experienced climbers looking to minimise weight without compromising on versatility.

One rope, three configurations - The Opera 8.5mm is certified for use as a single rope, half rope and twin rope, giving experienced climbers plenty of options depending on the route and style of climbing. Use it as a lightweight single rope for sport and traditional climbing, or as a half or twin rope for more technical multi-pitch and mountaineering objectives.

DryCover
Every filament in the sheath of Beal DryCover ropes is treated with a water repellent chemical before the rope is manufactured. This chemical covering is polymerised at high temperature to prolong the life of the dry treatment, thus adding to the durability of the rope. On a Beal DryCover rope, the core is not treated.

• Improved resistance to grit and to humidity
• Limited water absorption
• Improved rope-running through karabiners and belay devices
• Improved abrasion resistance in normal climbing use

Unicore
The UNICORE process bonds the sheath of the rope to the core. This prevents sheath slippage, but also helps to keep the structural integrity of the rope if it is cut or damaged.

• Sheath slippage is eliminated
• Allows safe escape should the sheath be cut
• Rope cutting is easy: no hot knife required
• Improved rope-running through karabiners and belay devices
• Reduction of shrinkage in water by more than 50%

Specification

• Type: Triple Rated (Single, Twin, Half)
• Diameter: 8.5mm
• Treatment: Beal Dry Cover
• Static Elongation: 8.4% (single) | 8.4 (half) | 5.1 (twin)
• Dynamic Elongation %: 36 (single)| 30 (half)| 28(twin)
• UIAA Falls: 5 (single) | 16 (half) | >25 (twin)
• Impact Force kN: 7.3 (single) | 5.7 (half) | 9.0 (twin)
• Sheath Slippage: 0mm
• Proportion of sheath: 38%
• Weight per meter: 48g
• Standard: EN 892:2012+A3:2023, UIAA 101 Dynamic Ropes