9.0 MM
Alpine / Multipitch / Technical
Red Flag 9.0
The lightest rope in the series. Triple-rated for single, half and twin-rope systems.
Introducing the Red Flag Rope Series
Know
Where
It Ends.
Where
It Ends.
A new standard of performance climbing ropes with a contrasting red visual reference built into the final five meters of each end.
Trango Rope Collection / 2026
A Better Signal
The end of your rope deserves your attention.
Red Flag makes the final five meters difficult to mistake.
Red Flag Ends
The final five meters of both ends shift to bright red, creating a clear visual transition before the rope runs out.
Designed For Awareness
One small change. Another visual reference near the rope end.
Red Flag does not replace proper rope management. It adds another visual reference as a climber or belayer approaches the end of the rope.
5M
Red Flag At Each End
A contrasting color section provides an additional visual reference within the final five meters of the rope.
3
Three Diameters
Three diameters intended for a range of climbing applications, from alpine and multipitch climbing to regular crag use.
5M
Five Meters Matters
A visible transition in the final five meters.
When the sheath turns red, you are entering the rope's final five meters.
The contrasting red section is integrated into the rope sheath as a visual reference.
Red Flag is an awareness feature only. Always tie stopper knots,
perform partner checks and follow proper belay and rappel practices.
The Red Flag Series
One idea.
Three ropes.
Three ropes.
The Red Flag system extends across three diameters, each with different weight, handling and intended-use characteristics.
9.4 MM
Sport / Trad / All-Around
Red Flag 9.4
A mid-diameter option intended for sport, trad and multipitch use, balancing lower weight with a larger diameter than the 9.0.
9.8 MM
Projecting / Guiding / High Volume
Red Flag 9.8
The largest-diameter rope in the family, intended for applications such as projecting, guiding and frequent use.
Beyond The Red Ends
Construction beyond the red ends.
Beyond the contrasting red ends, each rope incorporates Trango's rope construction and finishing features.
01
Red Flag™
The final five meters on both ends shift to bright red, creating a contrasting visual reference near the end of the rope.
02
Midpoint
A dyed color transition at the midpoint provides a visual center reference.
03
SYNX™
Tension management is used during manufacturing to control the relationship between the sheath and core.
04
ThermoSheath™
Thermal treatment is applied during finishing to influence the rope's handling characteristics.
05
ReadyHand™
Factory coiling prepares the rope for its initial deployment.
06
Dry Core / Duo Dry
Dry Core treatment is used across the Red Flag series. The 9.0 uses Duo Dry treatment on both the core and sheath.
From Middle To End
Visual references from midpoint to ends.
A dyed midpoint color transition marks the center. The contrasting red sections identify the final five meters at each end.
Technical Specifications
Compare the Red Flag Series.
Three diameters with different weights and rope classifications.
| 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 |
| Midpoint | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ReadyHand™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Close
The System.
The System.
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.
Red Flag FAQ
What climbers should know.
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 lightest, triple-rated option in the series and is intended for alpine, technical and multipitch climbing. The 9.4mm is a mid-diameter option for sport and trad use. The 9.8mm is the largest-diameter option and is intended for projecting, guiding and frequent use.
Yes. Red Flag ropes use a dyed color transition at the midpoint, providing a visual center reference in addition to the contrasting red end sections.
The Red Flag Series
Know where it ends.
Three ropes built around one visual idea: add a contrasting reference to the final five meters of each end.