BEAL OPERA 8.5 mm Dynamic Rope UNICORE - DRY COVER

• Opera 8.5 is the first dynamic rope on the market weighing less than 50 g per meter. Incorporating numerous BEAL technologies and holding triple certification as a single, half, and twin rope, it is the top choice for climbers pursuing ultimate lightness and high performance.
• Ultra-lightweight design: Weighing only 48 g per meter, it is the lightest and thinnest single rope on the market, and the first dynamic rope to weigh less than 50 g.
• Triple certification (Single/Half/Twin): Highly versatile design that adapts to various climbing needs. Whether for competitive sport climbing (single use), traditional climbing, or ice/alpine climbing (half/twin use), OPERA delivers outstanding adaptability.
• Supple and easy to handle: Soft feel and smooth operation, suitable for diverse scenarios including indoor, sport, traditional, and alpine climbing.
• Low impact force design: Effectively cushions the impact on the climber and protection system during a fall, enhancing comfort and safety.
• Versatile applications: Ideal for high-level climbers pursuing extreme weight reduction; a reliable choice for multi-pitch, high-altitude, and alpine terrain.
• UNICORE process: This technology physically bonds the core and the sheath, completely eliminating sheath slippage. If the sheath is cut, the core remains intact, allowing the climber to continue ascending or descending past the damaged section, ensuring emergency escape capability.
• Dry Cover treatment: The sheath fibers are treated for water repellency and abrasion resistance, effectively preventing water, dust, and grit from penetrating the interior, significantly extending the rope's lifespan and performance in harsh conditions.
• THERMO FLUID process: Using infrared technology, the THERMO FLUID process stabilizes the sheath fibers, ensuring uniform yarns and a tighter, more compact structure for improved handling. This design makes the rope easier to use, more durable, and effectively reduces the risk of kinking or wear.
• Black Limit middle marker: The center of the rope is marked with an official, protective black ink. This helps climbers instantly and accurately identify the mid-point when setting up rappels or managing rope length, greatly improving efficiency and safety. (Note: 200m bulk rolls do not include the middle mark for custom cutting purposes; we recommend using a specialized marking pen after cutting.)
• Exclusive idN code and BCC color code: Facilitates equipment tracking and management, ideal for climbers requiring high performance and longevity.
• Certification: EN 892:2012+A3:2023, UIAA, CE.

Because this type of technical equipment is safety-critical, please confirm it suits your needs before ordering. Returns and exchanges follow our Refund Policy.

Specifications

• Diameter: 8.5 mm
• Rope type: Single, Half, Twin
• Weight per meter: 48 g/m
• Sheath percentage: 37.5%
• Sheath slippage: 0 mm
• Number of falls (Single): 5
• Impact force (Single): 7.1 kN
• Elongation at first fall (±10%) (Single): 36%
• Elongation with 80kg (±10%) (Single): 8.4%
• Number of falls (Half): 18
• Impact force (Half): 5.5 kN
• Elongation at first fall (±10%) (Half): 30%
• Elongation with 80kg (±10%) (Half): 8.4%
• Number of falls (Twin): >25
• Impact force (Twin): 8.8 kN
• Elongation at first fall (±10%) (Twin): 28%
• Elongation with 80kg (±10%) (Twin): 5.1%
• Material: Polyamide
• Certification: EN 892:2012+A3:2023, UIAA, CE
• Country of origin: France