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Petzl Volta 9.2 mm Climbing Rope - Gray, 80 m

Petzl Volta 9.2 mm Climbing Rope - Gray, 80 m

Petzl's Volta is a 9.2 mm rope sold here in an 80 m gray length. The listing describes it as an ultra-lightweight, multi-type rope for performance climbing and mountaineering. It is the long, thin and pricier option in this lineup.

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What we liked

  • + The listing names its certifications directly: CE EN 892 and UIAA, along with GB/T 23268.
  • + At 9.2 mm it is the thinnest rope in this guide, aimed by the listing at performance climbing and mountaineering.
  • + The 80 m length gives more reach than the 60 m and 70 m ropes here, with a listed weight of 10.98 lb for the coil.

Trade-offs

  • - An 80 m rope costs more and weighs more than a 60 m rope, which is more than most gym and single-pitch days call for.
  • - The bullets do not give fall rating, impact force or dry treatment, so check Petzl's technical notice for those figures.

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