Edelweiss

I haven't climbed on it yet, so I'll just give my first impressions. My spool actually had closer to 205 meters on it, so a little bonus there. It is perfect for cutting into two 70 meter ropes and one 60 meter rope (what I did). The rope seems well made. My only complaint is that it is a bit stiff, but not crazy stiff and we'll see if it softens up with some use.

This was my birthday present to myself and it was the best one I got!

Bought the rope during one of STP's sale + sale deals. It was a good purchase at the price. Compared with "modern" 10.2mm and 9.8mm lead ropes, this thing is heavy, bulky, and ancient. But used for group top-rope activities it is great; it's beefy, durable, and reliable. The first few times out the rope proved to be a bit "sticky" in belay devices; lower offs weren't as smooth as with other ropes. But as it is used, that is becoming less of an issue. The reason for the "stickiness" may be partly explained by the fact that this is a 10.5mm rope that is being compared to more "modern", thinner ropes. But it **may** also be that the rope, though listed as a "standard", is dry treated, and it is the dry treat that is causing the "stickiness". Liberty Mountain appears to be a gear wholesaler that put a "house" label on what was otherwise an Edelwiess Matrix rope. From what I was able to find on the web, the Matrix was a dry rope. That would seem to correspond with the "feel" of the rope. YMMV, but it seems as though it will be useful for TR ice climbing this winter. If you're looking for a lightweight lead rope, this is not the product for you. If you're looking for something durable for heavy use and don't care about weight, this rope is worthy of your consideration.