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Ropes
IMLAY ROPES are made for the rigors of canyoneering. Tightly woven of 100% polyester for toughness and water-non-absorbance, our ropes have a tight, thick sheath that resists cutting and abrasion. The polyester core and sheath work together to make a nice handling, very static canyoneering rope.
Ropes Designed and Made for Canyoneering
Yes, you can use any-old rope for canyoneering, and achieve performance somewhere between bad and OK (with occasional forays into disasterous). Or you can use Imlay Canyon Ropes that are designed JUST for canyoneering, and achieve excellent performance at a reasonable price.
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TRULY
STATIC
ROPE
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Imlay Ropes are truly static. In canyons, static is good. Bounce on rappels can be unpleasant, but bouncing on the rope where it crosses the edge above you, tends to chew up the rope. Our ropes are made 100% of polyester, a strong, tough and naturally non-stretch material.
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LOW
WATER
ABSORPTION
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Canyoneering tends to take place in, on, under and around lots of water. Ropes that absorb minimal water are easier to use, easier to carry, and last longer in this difficult environment. Imlay ropes are made from 100% polyester - a naturally hydrophobic fiber. Nylon loosely bonds water molecules to its structure, becoming heavier, weaker and less tough. Polyester avoids these problems by ignoring the water molecules, and maintaining its original properties. The ropes still holds some water on the surface, but substantially less than nylon, and the water dries faster.
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A VARIETY
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DIAMETERS
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We make pretty much the same rope in three diameters (plus a 6mm Pull Cord) to suit the taste of canyoneers from Leprechaunish speed specialists to Bubba-esque casual rappellers. Select the rope that meets your needs, and that matches your equipment, training and skills.
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TIGHTLY
WOVEN FOR
DURABILITY
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Cavers have known for a long time that tightly woven static ropes last longer when subjected to abrasion and rubbing. We carefully craft our ropes for a firm hand, but with enough softness to knot and handle well. Imlay Ropes may feel a little stiff when brand new, but they quickly break-in to a workable medium hand.
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8mm Canyon Rope
Lightweight, for when your canyon adventure is far from the road, and low bulk and low weight are high priorities. Best for lower-weight, high-skill-level canyoneers in Class A and B canyons. Not recommended for Class C (flowing water) canyons, nor for canyoneers over 14 stone.
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8.3mm CANYON FIRE Rope
The first rope specifically designed for Colorado Plateau canyoneering, the Canyon Fire breaks static-rope conventions by packing more material in the sheath for greater durability and toughness, while keeping the core smallish for a lightweight and compact carry. Think of it as an 8mm core with a 9mm sheath. The extra-thick sheath gives it a softer feel which many people like. It rappels just a tad slower than an 8mm, so select your device and rig it as for an 8mm rope. One year in, the Fire has proven to provide exceptional durability for its weight and price, by using clever design rather than fancy (expensive) fibers. |
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9mm Canyon Rope
More weight equals greater durability. The Imlay 9mm is the canyoneer's choice when durability, value and robustness are the most desirable properties. Great for Class C (flowing water) canyons where the water flow beats the rope against the rock. Provides a lot of rope to hold onto, both for less-skilled canyoneers and for the more-gravity-tugged-upon among us.
When comparing to other static ropes, look at the weight per 100 feet. Many static ropes claim a larger diameter, but contain considerably less material, resulting from a very soft weave that holds up to abuse poorly. Our 9mm rope is tightly woven to resist cutting, and packs a lot of material into that 9mm diameter - for improved safety and value.
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6mm Canyon Pull Cord
We bring the desirable properties of polyester static ropes to small-diameter pull-down cord, useful at times for greater efficiency when using single-rope-technique. While not as stiff as a larger cord would be, the essentially-static properties make difficult retrievals easier. 100% Polyester means less water absorption. Large enough that a Tibloc w/ Attache will grab it. Almost strong enough to rappel on doubled (but not really).
Please note: a pull cord is far less useful in a rescue system than an actual rope. Carrying a pull cord is for expert canyoneers in controlled conditions. |
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Imlay Canyon Gear
PO Box 5532
2625 S State Street
Mount Carmel Utah USA 84755
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CanyoneeringUSA@gmail.com
voice 435-648-3089
fax 435-304-0096
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