A new family of performance climbing ropes with an unmistakable visual signal built into the final five meters of each end.
The final five meters of both ends shift to bright red, creating a clear visual transition before the rope runs out.
Red Flag does not replace good rope management. It adds another visual reference at the exact moment a climber or belayer needs to recognize that the end is approaching.
Enough contrast to provide advance visual warning while there is still rope left to manage.
A complete family spanning lightweight alpine climbing, everyday performance and higher-volume use.
When the sheath turns red, the rope is telling you something. You are entering its final five meters.
There is nothing to calculate and no mark to search for. The signal is built into the rope itself.
The Red Flag system extends across three diameters, each tuned for a different balance of weight, durability and climbing style.
The lightest and most versatile rope in the series. Triple-rated for single, half and twin-rope systems.
The performance middle ground. Low weight for long days with enough durability for regular sport, trad and multipitch use.
Built for repetition. The most substantial rope in the family when durability and frequent lowering matter most.
Red Flag is the visible idea. The construction underneath it is what makes the rope perform from the first pitch onward.
The final five meters on both ends shift to bright red, creating an unmistakable visual cue before reaching the end.
A braided color transition creates a permanent visual center reference without relying solely on a surface-applied midpoint mark.
Tension management during manufacturing helps the sheath and core work together for consistent handling and reduced slippage.
Thermal treatment balances the finished rope and contributes to a consistent, refined hand.
Factory coiling is designed to simplify first use and reduce twisting and kinking when the rope is initially deployed.
Core and sheath treatment increases resistance to moisture and dirt for more consistent performance in demanding conditions.
A permanent midpoint tells you where the center is. Red Flag tells you when the end is approaching.
Three distinct diameters built around different combinations of weight, certification and durability.
| Specification | 9.0 MM | 9.4 MM | 9.8 MM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope Type | Single / Half / Twin | Single | Single |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm | 9.4 mm | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 54 g/m | 56 g/m | 60 g/m |
| UIAA Falls | 5 / 18 / 25 | 6 | 8 |
| Impact Force | 9 / 6.6 / 10.1 kN | 8.9 kN | 8.9 kN |
| Static Elongation | 6.9 / 6.9 / 6% | 8.9% | 7.5% |
| Dynamic Elongation | 31 / 29 / 27% | 33% | 31% |
| Sheath Percentage | 34% | 34% | 35% |
| Sheath Slippage | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| ThermoSheath™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SYNX™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent Midpoint | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ReadyHand™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Red Flag is a visual awareness feature, not a replacement for proper rope management. Always tie stopper knots, perform partner checks, communicate clearly and follow accepted belay and rappel practices.
No. Red Flag is a visual indicator only. Stopper knots, partner checks and proper rope-management practices remain essential whenever lowering or rappelling.
The bright red section creates a clear visual transition before the rope reaches its end, giving the climber or belayer another reference while there is still rope left to manage.
The 9.0mm is the lightweight, triple-rated option for alpine, technical and multipitch climbing. The 9.4mm balances weight and durability for everyday sport and trad use. The 9.8mm prioritizes durability for projecting, guiding and repeated high-volume use.
Yes. Red Flag ropes use a permanent braided color transition at the midpoint, giving the rope a clear visual center reference in addition to the contrasting red end sections.
Three ropes built around one unmistakable idea: make one of climbing's most important moments easier to see before the rope ends.
