BlueWater Icon 9.1
BlueWater's lightweight performance single rope with a unique 40-carrier sheath for a tighter weave despite the thin diameter. The Icon 9.1 is the go-to rope for Tommy Caldwell and Cedar Wright. Light enough for long approaches while still offering 35% sheath mass for durability.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Light at 55 g/m
- 40-carrier sheath for tight weave
- Good value for a skinny rope
- Tommy Caldwell's choice
- Water rolls off the treated outer layer
Trade-offs
- Can be stiff and prone to kinking
- Low UIAA fall count limits lifespan
- Higher impact force makes falls harder on the body
Specifications
| Brand | BlueWater |
| Model | Icon 9.1 |
| Diameter | 9.1mm |
| Type | Single |
| Weight per Meter | 55g/m |
| UIAA Falls | 5 |
| Dynamic Elongation | 32.7% |
| Static Elongation | 7.2% |
| Impact Force | 8.8kN |
| Dry Treatment | Yes |