Edelrid Swift 8.9mm PS DS TS

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The Edelrid Swift 8.9mm is a rope which complies to all 3 rope standards. It is a great choice for the high end sport climber looking to minimise weight when leading hard routes but when used as a half or twin rope it makes a great all round mounatineering and ice rope. As part of Edelrids Pro Line it has all the treatments you could wish for, the Thermo Shield is a heat treatment which ensures great handling and flexibility whilst the Pro and Dry Shield keeps out the moisture and grit for a longer life.

Details:

• Diameter - 8.9 mm
• Rope Type - Single, Half, Twin
• Weight - 52 g/m
• Sheath Proportion - 34%
• Number of falls - 5
• Impact Force - 8.8 kN
• Dynamic Elongation - 31%
• Static Elongation - 9.0%
• Sheath Slippage - 0 mm

Rope Key: 

PS = Pro Shield - With the Pro Shield finish every single core and sheath yarn is covered with a synthetic fluoropolymer coating that is stable and non-toxic.  The microscopic (10-9 m) fluoropolymer particles are bonded to the yarns by an electro-chemical process forming an impermeable protective layer.  This both reduces the friction between the individual yarns and increases the sliding properties of these yarns, which substantially improves the rope’s loading properties.  This helps the rope to withstand the external forces (falls) exerted upon it during climbing.  Additionally, the rope is well protected against moist and dirty conditions

DS = Dry Shield - Dry Shield is a chemical finish for the sheath yarns. The finish is resistant to washing- out, providing a long lasting oleo and hydrophobic coating that keeps water, oily substances and dirt off the fibers.  Together with the Thermo Shield treatment, the Dry Shield optimizes handling, abrasion resistance and performance.  This all helps to improve the lifespan of the rope.

TS = Thermo Shield - The Thermo Shield treatment has been in use at EDELRID for more than 20 years. Thermo Shield is a thermal stabilizing process for the rope that gives it the famous EDELRID handling characteristics and feel.  The rope undergoes a heat treatment cure to stabilize and harmonize the individual yarns. This treatment cannot be washed out and ensures a supple rope throughout its working life