Product Features
- Beal Karma 9.8 mm climbing rope designed for single use, 70 m length for sport climbing and training
- 9.8 mm diameter offering an excellent balance between lightweight and durability
- Made from high-quality polyamide (nylon) with a compact sheath covering 39% and 40 strands for optimized strength and longevity
- Certified performance EN 892 with 7 UIAA falls and a shock force of 7.5 kN
- High visibility solid orange color for easy spotting and safety on the field
Design and Materials
The Beal Karma rope is made from high-quality polyamide (nylon) with a 40-strand construction and a sheath covering 39% of the diameter. This design ensures excellent abrasion resistance and longevity suitable for frequent use in climbing and indoor settings.
Performance and Safety
Compliant with EN 892 standard, the 9.8 mm Karma displays 7 UIAA falls and a shock force of 7.5 kN, ensuring effective energy absorption and reliable safety performance during falls.
Dynamics and User Comfort
With a dynamic elongation of 35% and a static elongation of 9.5%, this rope provides a good compromise between elasticity to cushion falls and stiffness to facilitate maneuvers. The sheath slip is zero (0 mm), ensuring stable handling in belays and belaying systems.
Usage and Versatility
At 70 m long and 9.8 mm in diameter, the Karma is versatile for lead climbing, multi-pitch routes, and training. Its solid orange color enhances visibility during handling and in low-light conditions.
Key Technical Specifications
- Diameter 9.8 mm
- Length 70 m
- Material Polyamide (Nylon)
- Sheath percentage 39%
- Weight per meter 63 g
- Number of UIAA falls 7
- Shock force 7.5 kN
- Dynamic elongation 35%
- Static elongation 9.5%
- Construction 40 strands
- Treatment: untreated
- Standard EN 892