Beal Gully Climbing Rope
Best lightweight rope for experienced ice and alpine climbers.
This is the lightest half-rope available, engineered specifically for high-stakes alpine and ice climbing. By bonding the sheath to the core, it eliminates slippage and provides a critical safety margin for experts operating in demanding, weight-sensitive environments.
$187.46
at
Liberty Mountain
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Who it's for
- Alpine climbers needing to minimize weight on long, arduous routes
- Safety-conscious climbers tackling routes with sharp, jagged rock edges
- Winter mountaineers operating in wet, icy, or snowy conditions
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused climbers seeking a more affordable, standard rope option
- High-volume climbers needing a durable rope for daily cragging
- Climbers using older belay devices not rated for thin ropes
Performance breakdown
Weight Efficiency
Featherlight construction makes long approaches and multi-pitch climbs feel effortless.
Moisture Resistance
Golden Dry treatment keeps the rope supple even in soaking wet conditions.
Impact Absorption
Low impact force provides a softer catch on marginal ice protection.
Handling Fluidity
Supple sheath glides smoothly through belay devices and carabiners.
Durability Tech
Unicore bonding prevents sheath slippage, significantly extending the rope's lifespan.
Versatility
Seamlessly transitions between half and twin rope configurations for complex terrain.
Key Specs
Brand
Beal
Rope Type
Half Rope, Twin Rope
Diameter
7.3 mm
Weight
36 g per meter
Dynamic Elongation Half Rope
35 %
Static Elongation Half Rope with 55 kg
10.1 %
Impact Force Half Rope
5.2 kN
Number of Falls Half Rope
6
Dynamic Elongation Twin Rope
34 %
Static Elongation Twin Rope with 80 kg
8.9 %
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