BlueWater Xenon 9.2
The Xenon 9.2 is a 9.2 mm single rope from BlueWater, also certified as a half and twin rope, at 60 g/m, for single-pitch sport and alpine. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 7.7 kN impact force, 29.3% dynamic elongation and a 33% sheath share. No dry treatment.
BlueWater's Xenon 9.2, certified as single, half and twin rope: BlueWater cites the impact force, the fall rating and a tighter braid for abrasion resistance and clipping. 60 g/m, 33 % sheath, 0 mm sheath slippage; as a single: 7.7 kN impact force, 7 UIAA falls, 4.7 % static elongation, 29.3 % dynamic; as a half: 6 kN and 21 falls; as a twin: 8.9 kN and 42 falls. Sold in Standard and Double-Dry versions, each also as a bi-colour, in 60, 70 and 80 m. Made in the USA.
Xenon 9.2 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 9.2 mm single rope
What the Xenon 9.2 is for
Best for single-pitch sport and alpine. Aimed at advanced climbers. Handling feel: very supple. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Xenon 9.2 strengths
- Certified as single, half and twin rope (EN 892)
- 7.7 kN impact force as a single, 6 kN as a half
- 21 UIAA falls as a half rope, 42 as a twin
- Sold in a Standard and a Double-Dry version, both also as a bi-colour (BlueWater); the figures are the same for both
- Made in the USA in BlueWater's own factory (BlueWater)
Xenon 9.2 trade-offs
- 60 g/m, in the heaviest quarter of the 33 single ropes between 9 and 9.4 mm we track
- 33 % sheath share, in the lowest quarter of the 130 single ropes we track
- The Standard version has no dry treatment; the Double-Dry version is a separate option
Xenon 9.2 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Xenon 9.2, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 60 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.2 mm: thin for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 7.7 kN: a softer catch than most single ropes
- Dynamic elongation 29.3%: among the least stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 33%: among the lowest sheath shares for a single rope
Xenon 9.2 specifications
| Diameter | 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 60 g/m |
| Sheath share | 33% |
| Lengths sold | 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single / Half / Twin |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 7.7 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 29.3% |
| Static elongation | 4.7% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
What the Xenon 9.2 costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Xenon 9.2 in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Xenon 9.2
- Edelrid Hummingbird Eco Dry 9.2
- Edelrid Tommy Caldwell Eco Dry ColorTec 9.3
- Fixe Oliana 9.2
- Fixe Viper 9.2 Endurance
- Singing Rock Icon 9.3
- Tendon Master Pro 9.2 Complete Shield
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