For 2013, Beal is adding five more ropes to its line of UNICORE ropes making a total of 13 UNICORE ropes. From a diameter of 7mm and up to 11mm, there is now a UNICORE rope for every type of climbing.
New to the UNICORE ranks is the Ice Line 8.1mm, Cobra 8.6 mm, Joker 9.1mm, Tiger 10mm, and Top Gun 10.5mm. For over a year now, the Diablo 9.8mm, Diablo 10.2mm, Wall School 10.2mm, Wall Master 10.5mm, Access 10.5 & 11mm, Baobab 13.5mm, and Spelenium 8.5mm have astonished the masses with its UNICORE properties that ramps up the ropes’ safety and performance.
Advantages of UNICORE:
On a classic rope, if the sheath is accidentally severed, it slides and bunches over several meters. It then becomes impossible to pass this zone, whether climbing or descending.
With UNICORE, the sheath stays in place and the user may escape, either by climbing or by descending, whilst taking all necessary precautions. You are not stuck on the rope with no way out!
NEW - The first UNICORE double rope
The Beal Ice Line 8.1mm UNICORE is the lightest half-rope made using Beal’s UNICORE technology. UNICORE permanently bonds the sheath to the core to eliminate sheath slippage and improves performance and safety, especially in wet conditions. The Ice Line’s extremely low impact force settles the nerves when facing less-than-perfect protection points in ice and on mixed routes. A trump card that no alpinist can ignore. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Exceedingly low impact force
• Smooth performance from one-over-two weave
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover
BEAL COBRA 8.6mm UNICORE
NEW - The great classic for adventure climbing becomes UNICORE
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Excellent balance between weight and durability
• Low impact force and high fall rating
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover
BEAL JOKER 9.1mm UNICORE
NEW - The first multi-purpose UNICORE rope
The Beal Joker 9.1mm UNICORE is the ultimate rope that conforms to all three dynamic rope standards; single, half, twin. The Joker will be loved by the most extreme climbers that seek light and easy running lines. The more avid traditional climbers will hold tightly to the Joker for its multipurpose abilities on ridge and face routes, as well as mixed ice and snow. With Beal’s UNICORE technology, the sheath and core are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Single, half, and twin certified
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover
BEAL DIABLO 9.8mm UNICORE
The go-to rope with UNICORE
Building on the Diablo 10.2 UNICORE, Beal has developed the Diablo 9.8 UNICORE for more demanding climbers. Unicore bonds the sheath to the core to reduce sheath slippage, keep the rope compact over time, increases the suppleness of the rope. Due to its very fluid running sheath the 9.8 Diablo UNICORE performs even better when pulling slack and clipping than ‘classic’ ropes of smaller diameter and lower weight. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• Reduced sheath slippage
• Remains compact and supple
• Better abrasion resistance
• Easy clipping
BEAL TIGER 10mm UNICORE
NEW - The start to going thin with UNICORE
The Beal Tiger 10mm UNICORE makes for a seamless transition into the world of thin-rope-climbing. Avid sport and trad climbers revere the Tiger as an ideal rope for projecting. Its light and fluid action deceives all thick-diameter-stereotypes. With Beal’s UNICORE technology, the sheath and core are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Compatible with all semi-automatic belay devices
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover
• Easy to clip and nice to handle
BEAL DIABLO 10.2mm UNICORE
The first outdoor dynamic rope to use UNICORE
Diablo 10.2 UNICORE is the first outdoor use dynamic rope to use the UNICORE process. Unicore bonds the sheath to the core to reduce sheath slippage, keep the rope compact over time, increases the suppleness of the rope. Its diameter will provide reassurance to the majority of climbers, while it smooth sheath and supple handling give the sensation of using a much thinner rope. This rope is a great all around rope, being effective for the leader and reassuring the belayer. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• Reduced sheath slippage
• Remains compact and supple
• Better abrasion resistance
BEAL WALL SCHOOL 10.2mm UNICORE
The thinner indoor rope with UNICORE
This new rope was specifically developed for indoor use in climbing gyms. The small diameter allows children to gain better handling and confidence knowing that this rope is perfectly adapted to them. Thick sheath and UNICORE allows greater resistance to abrasion and eliminates sheath slippage and bunching at the ends.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE process eliminating sheath slippage
• Thick sheath offering better resistance to abrasion
• Thin diameter allowing better handling and knotability even by children
BEAL TOP GUN 10.5mm UNICORE
NEW - Amazing performance, and now with UNICORE
The Beal Top Gun 10.5mm UNICORE puts up an endless fight against the rock and consistent falling. Using Beal’s UNICORE technology, The Top Gun’s core and sheath are permanently bonded together to eliminate sheath slippage and improve performance and safety. The Top Gun delivers high-level results and a record number of falls for its diameter. One of the most impressive ropes on the market. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE Process
• Low impact force + very high number of falls
• Abrasion and water resistant with Golden Dry or Dry Cover
BEAL WALL MASTER 10.5mm UNICORE
The perfect indoor rope with UNICORE
Designed specifically for the climbing wall environment - the thicker sheath associated with the UNICORE process makes for a tougher rope perfectly adapted to resist wear due to repeated belays and low impact falls.
STRONG POINTS:
• UNICORE process virtually eliminating sheath slippage
• Thick and soft to the touch sheath
• Ease of manipulation over time
BEAL ACCESS 10.5 & 11mm UNICORE
Work and rescue rope with UNICORE
The standard in access ropes for maximum security in all situations. The Access Unicore ropes bring a new level of security to work or rescue operations. Unicore process bonds the sheath and core without affecting the ropes suppleness or handling. Unicore brings an undeniable gain in security during delicate and dangerous operations. It allows the user to escape if the sheath has been cut. Watch the video of this rope getting cut.
BEAL BAOBAB 13.5mm UNICORE
Tree working rope with UNICORE.
Braiding technique of this American style tree worker rope gives it great qualities of strength, pliability and easy handling. The new Unicore process, which bonds the core and sheath, prevents sheath slippage during use.
BEAL SPELENIUM 8.5mm UNICORE
The caver’s option with UNICORE
The Spelenium 8.5mm UNICORE is supple and easy to use. As a static line, the Spelenium uses UNICORE to provide cavers the safety they need on a rope they trust their lives with. It is perfectly adapted to caving. Because of the UNICORE, should the sheath get torn due to abrasion, it still remains glued to the core without any slippage. This allows the user to escape either on their way up or down.
STRONG POINTS:
• Designed specifically for caving
• The rope doesn’t bunch up and remains supple for the long term
• Allows escape by abseil or ascenders, even if the sheath has been severed
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Purchase Beal ropes at a gear shop near you or directly from www.libertymountainclimbing.com.
1 comment:
nice and informative blog..ropes are beautiful.i never saw this kind of rope
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