Description

BEAL Spelenium Gold 9.5 mm Low Stretch Rope
Category: Climbing equipment
Subcategory: Ropes and webbing
Discover the pinnacle of performance for speleology and fixed rope work with the BEAL Spelenium Gold 9.5 mm rope. Engineered specifically for the unique challenges of caving and ascending, this Type B rope sets a new standard for efficiency, safety, and handling in vertical environments. It is the definitive choice for explorers and professionals who demand uncompromising reliability when moving through complex subterranean or aerial terrain.
The primary advantage of the Spelenium Gold lies in its exceptional static performance. When you´re deep underground or high on a fixed line, every ounce of energy counts. The Spelenium Gold 9.5 mm is engineered for maximum efficiency during ascents. Very low stretch (2 %) confers the static performance so important for ascending long pitches. This minimal elongation means your upward progress is direct and powerful, reducing the frustrating ´yo-yo´ effect and conserving vital energy on challenging vertical sections. This makes it an ideal tool not just for caving but also for hauling gear and any application where rope stretch must be minimized.
Safety is paramount, and the Spelenium Gold excels with BEAL´s groundbreaking UNICORE process. This state-of-the-art technology creates an inseparable bond between the rope´s core and its sheath, drastically enhancing safety and longevity. This integral construction eliminates sheath slippage, a common issue in standard ropes that can lead to bunching and difficult handling. More critically, it ensures that even if the sheath is cut or abraded on a sharp edge, the core and sheath remain unified, allowing for a safe retreat or continued use in an emergency.
Despite its robust, static-like performance, the Spelenium Gold 9.5 mm offers an exceptional user experience. It is remarkably soft to the touch and boasts extreme suppleness for a type B rope, making it a pleasure to handle, knot, and feed through descenders and ascenders. This superior handling reduces fatigue and increases confidence, proving especially beneficial for lighter users or during long, arduous sessions.
As a premier choice in the Ropes category, the Spelenium Gold is built for the real world. Its resistance to water absorption and shrinkage is significantly enhanced, ensuring more consistent performance and length, even in damp or wet caving conditions.
Features:
* Exceptional Handling: Soft to the touch and extreme suppleness for a type B rope, ensuring smooth operation with gear.
* User-Friendly: Its lightweight and supple nature provide an ease of use even for light users or those with less grip strength.
* Revolutionary Safety: Enhanced safety as a result of the UNICORE process, which bonds the sheath and core to prevent slippage.
* Field-Ready Preparation: Easy to prepare in the field; cutting to length using a simple blade without any heat required to anneal the end is now made possible thanks to the UNICORE process.
* Superior Water Resistance: Reduction of shrinkage in water by more than 50 %, maintaining consistent length and performance in wet environments.
Technical specifications:
* Breaking Load: 1800 daN (kg)
* Number Of Factor 1 Falls: 5 (80 kg)
* Elongation 50/150 kg: 2%
* Weight Per Metre: 55g
* Sheath Percentage: 40% Yellow