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As well as explaining how a rope is produced, certified, tested and labelled it also covers all of the practical elements of rope ownership including how to select the right rope for your climbing style, how to take care of your rope with guidance on everything from uncoiling it for the first time through to keeping it clean. Pro tips for climbing using ultra thin ropes, top-roping and choosing the appropriate length are also included alongside advice on when to retire your rope, and what to do with it once it has reached the end of it’s life.
As well as the online version a physical ‘Rope Book’ can also be found attached to every EDELRID rope sold, mean- ing that anyone who buys a new rope is armed with the knowledge to use it, store it and look after it properly – ensur- ing each rope enjoys a long and safe working lifespan