BEAL Joker 9.1mm DC 50m Rope
The BEAL Joker 9.1mm DC is a revolutionary all-in-one climbing rope, engineered for experienced alpinists and extreme climbers who demand versatility and reliability in the most challenging environments. With its advanced UNICORE® construction, this rope permanently bonds the core and sheath, eliminating sheath slippage and significantly improving safety and durability.
Key Features
- Triple Certification: UIAA certified as single, half, and twin rope—making it the world’s first rope of its diameter to meet all three dynamic rope standards.
- UNICORE® Technology: Ensures core and sheath work as one for superior safety, even when the rope is abraded or cut.
- Ultra-Lightweight: Weighing just 53g/m, the Joker offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for alpine efficiency.
- Dry Cover (DC) Treatment: Water-repellent impregnation for protection against moisture, snow, and dirt—ideal for mixed rock, ice, and alpine terrain.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for sport, trad, alpine, ice, and snow climbing, as well as ridge running and multipitch adventures.
- Specialized Design: Soft, pliable, and easy to handle, with excellent knotability and smooth running through belay devices.
- Middle Marker: Includes a clearly visible center mark for easy recognition during long rappels or belays.
- Length: 50 meters (other lengths available; this model is 50m).
Technical Specifications
| Diameter | 9.1mm |
| Length | 50m |
| Weight | 53g/m (approx. 2.65kg per 50m) |
| Impact Force (Single) | 8.2kN |
| Impact Force (Half) | 6kN |
| Impact Force (Twin) | 9.5kN |
| UIAA Falls (Single) | 5 |
| UIAA Falls (Half) | 20 |
| UIAA Falls (Twin) | 25 |
| Dynamic Elongation | Single: 32%, Half: 29%, Twin: info available |
| Static Elongation | Single: 8%, Half: 7% |
| Dry Treatment | Dry Cover (DC) for superior water resistance |
| Middle Marker | Yes |
| Certification | UIAA, CE, ISO9001:2000 |
Ideal For
Performance-minded climbers who tackle technical sport, trad, alpine, and ice routes, and those seeking a single lightweight rope that does it all—safely and confidently, in all seasons.