Edelrid Live Wire 9.8 HyperDry
Have faith! There are ropes that do not kink, are extremely supple, light (62 grams per meter) and resilient.
Unlock this article and more benefits with 25% off.
Already have an Outside Account? Sign in
25% Off Outside+.
$4.99/month $3.75/month*
Get the one subscription to fuel all your adventures.
- Map your next adventure with our premium GPS apps: Gaia GPS Premium and Trailforks Pro.
- Read unlimited digital content from 15+ brands, including Outside Magazine, Triathlete, Ski, Trail Runner, and VeloNews.
- Watch 600+ hours of endurance challenges, cycling and skiing action, and travel documentaries.
- Learn from the pros with expert-led online courses.
*Outside memberships are billed annually. Print subscriptions available to U.S. residents only. You may cancel your membership at anytime, but no refunds will be issued for payments already made. Upon cancellation, you will have access to your membership through the end of your paid year. More Details
Edelrid Live Wire HyperDry
9.8mm X 70m
$175
www.edelrid.de
4 Stars
Have faith! There are ropes that do not kink, are extremely supple, light (62 grams per meter) and resilient. Such are the qualities of the Live Wire 9.8mm, a super cord from the German company Edelrid, one of the oldest climbing rope manufacturers in the world. The Live Wire embodies everything I would want in an all purpose rope — it’s easy to flake right off the factory coil, feeds cleanly and without kinks through belay devices, and ties tight, clean knots.
Perhaps all these qualities are a function of Edelrid’s signature HyperDry treatment, a process that makes the core and sheath water resistant. The dry treatment on this rope makes it feel a bit slippery and soft, but I think it adds to the overall performance. This rope boasts 7 UIAA falls, and has a maximum impact force of 9.4 kiloNewtons. Plus, for $175 for a 70-meter model, the Live Wire is a good price for a year-round, all around cord.