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A Rope Engineer’s Guide: Why choose a dry treated rope?

Sterling Solid Dec 19th 2025

Sterling Rope Engineer and Rope Gun Bradley Smith walks us through an introduction to dry-treated dynamic ropes. Watch the video to find out more about what a dry rope is, when to use it, and why it’s safer and performs better in wet or icy conditions.

Person climbing a rocky cliff in a forested area.

Sterling Rope Engineer and Rope Gun Bradley Smith walks us through an introduction to dry-treated dynamic ropes. Watch the video to find out more about what a dry rope is, when to use it, and why it’s safer and performs better in wet or icy conditions.

Sterling’s XEROS dry ropes are a game changer for ice climbers, mountaineers, or climbers who adventure in wet or humid conditions.

Shop Sterling XEROS UIAA Dry Treated Ropes:

High-end performance ropes for ice climbing, mountaineering or wandering routes:

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Lightweight sport and redpoint ropes:

Nano 8.9 mm XEROS Rope

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All-rounders for cragging, sending or projects:

Dyad 7.7 mm XEROS Rope

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Dyad 7.7 mm XEROS Rope

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Dyad 7.7 mm XEROS Rope

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Durable and long-lasting ropes for top ropes, fixed lines or industrial use.
Also good for novice belayers:

Nano 8.9 mm XEROS Rope

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