Imlay Canyon Gear applied the Sheath-Heavy design that worked so well for the Canyon Fire to their 9mm rope, to get a somewhat bigger, somewhat stouter and better-handling new rope, Canyonero! The sheath is 52% of the rope, so there is 8% more sheath than core. It is firmly woven for longest life, and uses 100% polyester to minimize water absorption. A nice handling, long-lasting static rope that works great, especially for heavier canyoneers and for Class C canyons with harsh rock, as in Ouray, Colorado.

The Canyonero is longer lasting (than the 8mm and 8.3mm) for just a little more weight. They have also gave it a few more core strands, so it has a rated strength of 22.24 KN.

Check out some rope shrinkage tests and rope absorption observations!

*Conditioning your rope: it is a good idea to condition your rope before first use to bind the sheath to the core. Soak the rope in water for an hour or two, then hang it up to dry. Three cycles of this, then it is ready to go. Many times this happens naturally in the rope’s first canyon, but long ropes tend to escape this fate. Please condition your long ropes before using.*

Specifications

• Diameter: 9.2mm (at weaving tension)

• Minimum Breaking Strength: 22.24 KN

• Weight: 1.250kg per 20 meters

• Elongation at 500 lbF: 1.25%

• Made in Canada