Beal Diablo 9.8 Unicore
The Diablo 9.8 Unicore is a 9.8 mm single rope from Beal, at 61 g/m, for single-pitch sport and indoor. Rated for 5 UIAA falls with 8.2 kN impact force, 36% dynamic elongation and a 38% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 3 shops from 199.90 EUR for 60 m.
Beal's thinner Diablo: Beal describes it as an improved, thinner version of the Diablo 10.2 whose very thin sheath makes taking in slack and clipping easier, with improved abrasion resistance, and says it is intended for experienced climbers and vigilant belayers. Unicore bonds core and sheath. 9.8 mm, 61 g/m, 5 UIAA falls, 8.2 kN impact force, 38 % sheath, 9.2 % static elongation. No dry treatment.
Diablo 9.8 Unicore belay device compatibility
Compatible with 39 of the 41 belay devices we track that are rated for single ropes, all of them ideal.
Ideal on, among others:
Every belay device rated for a 9.8 mm single rope
What the Diablo 9.8 Unicore is for
Best for single-pitch sport and indoor. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Diablo 9.8 Unicore strengths
- Unicore bonds core and sheath, 0 mm sheath slippage in the EN 892 test
- Beal states the thinner sheath of this version takes in slack and clips more easily than the Diablo 10.2
Diablo 9.8 Unicore trade-offs
- 5 UIAA falls, the EN 892 minimum for a single rope
- No dry treatment (a standard Beal finish: the treated versions carry Dry Cover or Golden Dry in the name)
- Beal lists EN 892 only for this model, no UIAA 101
Diablo 9.8 Unicore spec profile
The maker's figures for the Diablo 9.8 Unicore, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 61 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.8 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 5: the minimum a single rope must hold; most single ropes hold more
- Impact force 8.2 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 36%: stretches more in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 38%: a typical sheath share for a single rope
Diablo 9.8 Unicore specifications
| Diameter | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 61 g/m |
| Sheath share | 38% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892 |
| UIAA falls | 5 |
| Impact force | 8.2 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 36% |
| Static elongation | 9.2% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Core material | nylon |
| Sheath technology | Unicore |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
What the Diablo 9.8 Unicore costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 6 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 199.90 EUR at snowleader.com, 15% below the 234.00 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m | 155.90 EUR | snowleader.be | 1 |
| 60 m | 199.90 EUR | snowleader.com | 3 |
| 70 m | 200.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 4 |
| 80 m | 229.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 3 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.com | 199.90 EUR |
| 8a.de | 211.99 EUR |
| decathlon.fr | 215.55 EUR |
Alternatives to the Diablo 9.8 Unicore
- Beal Virus 10.0
- Beal Berlin 9.8 Unicore
- Beal Karma 9.8
- Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8
- Singing Rock Kata 9.7
- Beal Diablo 10.2 Unicore
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