Dmm Couloir Rope Review

The super couloir features webbing construction for minimal weight and pack size making it ideal for activities where space and weight are critical.

Dmm couloir rope review.

With additional heat treatment they don t suffer from stiffness or rigidity feeling supple to handle. Between outdoor cragging and gym climbing the classic is an excellent all around model if you only want to own one rope bag. Dmm core range specifications the core represents more than just dmm s entry level collection of ropes it is the back bone of the range. It features a large tarp comfortable backpack style straps and plenty of space for the essential climbing gear.

You can see the pitch are at the heavier end of the table but on a 50m rope we are talking a difference of 50 to 100g additional weight the equivalent of two chocolate bars. My first rope bag so wasn t sure what to expect but this bag is awesome. The dmm classic handily earns our editors choice award as the overall best rope bag. Harnesses dmm super couloir harness a winter alpine specific harness that s light and simple.

Easy to put on even with crampons and bulky winter clothing and as the waistbelt is flat webbing it won t feel uncomfortable under a pack. Dmm pitch 8 5mm 49g m. Mammut genesis 8 5mm 47g m. For the vast majority of climbers this is not going to be a.

Roomy holds 70m of 10 1 rope with plenty of room left over for most of my gear. Feels light but durable easy to adjust the straps and a great color. The leg loops can be secured with your feet on the ground making the super couloir easy to use while wearing crampons or skis. Edelrid kestrel 8 5mm 48g m.

While unraveling the couloirs for the first time i noticed water treatment residue on my hands. These standards separate ropes that are truly water repellent where both the sheath and core are treated from ones that are labeled dry but are only surface treated. Nothing major but the zipper seems like it might be a weak point.