Appreciation post: My old climbing rope versus the new Sterling HTP line

I finally swapped out my old, beat-up 11mm climbing line for a new Sterling HTP 12mm after about five seasons. The difference in handling, especially during limb walks on a big pin oak in Springfield, was night and day (the extra millimeter and the tighter sheath made it so much easier to control). Anyone have a favorite rope for big, spread-out hardwoods like that?

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faith_lopez486d ago

My old 10.5 felt fine until I tried a thicker rope on a big maple last week.

angela_coleman6d ago

That bit about the tighter sheath making limb walks easier is so true. I always thought a fatter rope would just be clumsy, but the control is totally worth it. Might have to give the HTP a try myself.