Description

BEAL Spelenium 10 mm Rope
Category: Climbing equipment
Subcategory: Ropes and webbing
Attributes: Ropes
Discover the BEAL Spelenium 10 mm, a revolutionary semi-static Type B rope engineered to set a new standard for safety, handling, and durability in caving and abseiling. Designed for explorers who demand absolute reliability from their equipment, the Spelenium excels in the most challenging vertical environments. Its unique construction delivers a perfect balance of performance and user-friendliness, making it the ideal choice for both seasoned speleologists and those new to rope work.
The first thing you´ll notice about the Spelenium is its exceptional handling. Unlike many ropes in its class, it is remarkably soft to the touch and boasts an extreme suppleness that makes every action smoother and more efficient. Tying and untying knots becomes effortless, and the rope runs fluidly through descenders and other devices, reducing physical strain and allowing you to focus on your progression. This superior ease of use is particularly beneficial for lighter users, providing them with greater control and confidence during descents.
At the core of the Spelenium’s design is BEAL´s groundbreaking UNICORE process, which provides an unprecedented level of security. This innovative technology permanently bonds the sheath to the core of the rope. The result is the virtual elimination of sheath slippage, a critical safety enhancement that maintains the rope´s integrity even if the sheath is cut or abraded. This gives you invaluable peace of mind when navigating sharp edges or unpredictable terrain. Furthermore, the UNICORE process dramatically simplifies rope maintenance. You can now cut the rope to your desired length with a simple blade, without the need for heat sealing to prevent the ends from fraying.
Performance in wet and demanding conditions is where the Spelenium truly shines. It has been engineered to significantly resist water absorption, which reduces shrinkage by more than 50% compared to conventional ropes. This means your rope maintains its length and handling characteristics even after exposure to damp or wet environments, ensuring predictable and reliable performance from the first rappel to the last. Choose the BEAL Spelenium 10 mm rope for a superior experience in handling, an unmatched level of safety, and the durability to be your trusted partner on countless subterranean adventures.
Features:
– Soft to the touch and extreme suppleness for a type B rope.
– Ease of use even for light users.
– Enhanced safety as a result of the UNICORE process.
– Easy to prepare – cutting to length using a simple blade without any heat required to anneal the end is now made possible thanks to the UNICORE process.
– Reduction of shrinkage in water by more than 50 %
Specifications:
– Breaking Load: 2500 daN(kg)
– Numbers of factor 1 falls: 6 (100kg)
– Elongation 50/150 kg: 4.1%
– Weight per metre: 61g
– Sheath percentage: 41% White