Explore our extensive selection of half ropes at EpicTV, featuring a variety of diameters and lengths from leading rope manufacturers such as Beal, Tendon, Petzl, Edelrid, and Fixe. Half ropes, often referred to as doubles because they are used in pairs, are lighter and thinner (typically 8-9mm) and are ideal for longer trad routes where the path may weave around features.
Using two ropes allows climbers to clip each rope into separate pieces of gear, creating two straighter lines that reduce rope drag. Additionally, half ropes facilitate full rope length retrievable abseils when tied together, allowing abseiling on both strands.