Beal Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover
The Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover is a 9.4 mm single rope from Beal, at 57 g/m, for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 6 UIAA falls with 7.4 kN impact force, 36% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. Dry Cover sheath dry treatment. In stock at 13 shops from 157.90 EUR for 60 m.
Versatile, light and fluid, this 9.4MM rope offers an intermediate diameter for thin ropes. The latter has been reinforced by our UNICORE technology providing resistance to friction and increased safety. A model designed for high-level climbing but also suitable for mountaineering.
Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover 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 9.4 mm single rope
What the Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover is for
Best for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover strengths
- 7.4 kN impact force, joint lowest of the 23 single ropes between 9.3 and 9.5 mm we track
- Unicore bonds core and sheath, 0 mm sheath slippage in the EN 892 test
- Dry Cover sheath treatment against water, dirt and abrasion (Beal workbook)
Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover trade-offs
- 6 UIAA falls guaranteed (8 in Beal's lab test), in the bottom quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
- Dry Cover treats the sheath only, the core is not impregnated (Beal workbook)
Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover spec profile
The maker's figures for the Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 57 g/m: light for a single rope
- Diameter 9.4 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 6: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 7.4 kN: among the softest catches for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 36%: stretches more in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover specifications
| Diameter | 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 57 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 6 |
| Impact force | 7.4 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 36% |
| Static elongation | 5.2% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | Dry Cover (sheath only) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Core material | nylon |
| Sheath technology | Unicore |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
What the Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 14 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 157.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 30% below the 225.00 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m | 131.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 7 |
| 60 m | 157.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 13 |
| 70 m | 184.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 10 |
| 80 m | 209.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 10 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 157.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 157.90 EUR |
| sestogrado.it | 159.00 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 167.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 168.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 171.35 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 174.23 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 179.91 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 181.04 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 181.60 EUR |
| + 3 more shops | |
Alternatives to the Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Dry Cover
- Fixe Rodellar 9.4 Dry Fusion
- Beal Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Golden Dry
- Black Diamond 9.4 Dry
- Edelrid Boa Eco 2R 9.6
- Edelrid Neo 100 3R 9.6
- Edelrid Tommy Caldwell Eco Dry ColorTec 9.3
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