Product Description: A hard-wearing rope aimed at performance-oriented, weight-conscious rock climbers. Uses of the versatile Monster 9.8 include sport and trad climbing, hard redpoints, on-sights, free walls, and alpine rock. The Monster 9.8 is a smooth-running, easy-clipping, compact rope with a durable, long-lasting construction. Super-tight sheath-braiding makes it exceptionally durable and 50% S/50% Z core fiber twists reduce kinking, giving the 9.8 a great hand. Complete Shield and Absolute Shield nanotechnology dry treatments infuse tiny particles of Teflon Eco into the rope increasing abrasion resistance and sealing out dirt and water. Proprietary compact end finishing eliminates frayed ends and the Monster Marker means the middle is easy to find. Features: CE/UIAA certified Dynamic elongation: 33% Max. impact force: 8.5 kN Sheath slippage: 0% Static elongation: 7.6% UIAA falls: 9 Weight: 64 g/m