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| Buyer rating | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Price | $199.95 | $43.28 |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 547 ratings | 7,832 ratings |
| Brand | BLACK DIAMOND | X XBEN |
| Best for | Everyday sport climbing and crag durability | Static anchor rigging and equipment hauling |
| Durability | 8.8/10 | — |
| Handling | 8.2/10 | — |
| Belay device compatibility | 7.5/10 | — |
| Weight and packability | 6.0/10 | — |
| Cost efficiency | 6.8/10 | — |
| Life-safety compliance | — | 1.0/10 |
| Material durability | — | 6.8/10 |
| Handling and knotability | — | 6.0/10 |
| Tensile strength | — | 5.2/10 |
| Utility value | — | 6.2/10 |
| Included Components | Black Diamond 9.9-40m Climbing Rope, Dual Blue, 40m | — |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces | — |
| Climbing Type | Sport, Trad | — |
| Item Length | 40 meters | 96 feet |
| Item Type Name | Black Diamond 9.9-40m Climbing Rope, Dual Blue, 40m | — |
| Model Number | Black Diamond | JS-2081 |
| Warranty Description | Warranty | — |
| Brand Name | BLACK DIAMOND | X XBEN |
| Manufacturer | Black Diamond Equipment | Ninghai Jinsong Stamping Factory |
| Number of Items | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BD323040DUBL0401 | JS-2081 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 96 Feet |
| Line Weight | — | 15 KN (3300 lbs) |
| Material Type | — | Polyester |
| Recommended Uses For Product | — | Hiking |
| Item Thickness | — | 8 millimeters |
| Item Diameter | — | 8 millimeters |
| Color | — | Orange |
| Product Style | — | Modern |
| Tensile Strength | — | 3300 pounds |
| Our verdict | A dedicated dynamic cord engineered for gym laps and everyday sport cragging from an established brand. The 9.9mm diameter provides reassuring friction and durability against abrasive rock, though it carries substantial weight on long approaches. Check that your assisted-braking belay device feeds smoothly with a rope of this thickness. | Labeled as a static rope, this product cannot absorb energy in lead falls and should never replace a certified dynamic climbing cord. Any critical rigging requires explicit, verifiable UIAA or CE documentation upon arrival. Check friction compatibility with your hardware before deployment. |
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