Edelrid Parrot 2R 9.6
The Parrot 2R 9.6 is a 9.6 mm single rope from Edelrid, at 57 g/m, for single-pitch sport, top-rope and indoor. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 8.5 kN impact force, 36% dynamic elongation and a 41% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 12 shops from 136.90 EUR for 60 m.
Edelrid's value all-rounder with a reduced footprint. The 2R in the name is 'reuse': the rope is spun from high-quality leftover yarns from Edelrid's own production, which Edelrid states gives properties and strength values identical to a rope made from new yarn, and a colour pattern that is close to unique per rope. Thermo Shield handling and 3D lap coiling, no dry treatment.
Parrot 2R 9.6 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 9.6 mm single rope
What the Parrot 2R 9.6 is for
Best for single-pitch sport, top-rope and indoor. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Parrot 2R 9.6 strengths
- Sheath spun from leftover yarn from Edelrid's own production (2R, reuse); Edelrid states strength values identical to a rope from new yarn
- Thermo Shield thermal treatment of core and sheath yarns (Edelrid applies it to all its ropes)
- 3D lap coiled, usable straight from the packaging without uncoiling (Edelrid)
- Sold from 30 m to 80 m and as a 200 m spool
Parrot 2R 9.6 trade-offs
- No dry treatment
- 9.2 % static elongation, in the highest quarter of the 131 single ropes we track
Parrot 2R 9.6 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Parrot 2R 9.6, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 57 g/m: light for a single rope
- Diameter 9.6 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 8.5 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 36%: stretches more in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 41%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Parrot 2R 9.6 specifications
| Diameter | 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 57 g/m |
| Sheath share | 41% |
| Lengths sold | 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 200 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 8.5 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 36% |
| Static elongation | 9.2% |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Core material | polyamide |
| Sheath technology | Thermo Shield |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Recycled materials | partial |
| Eco label | 2R - Reuse (upcycled production yarns) |
What the Parrot 2R 9.6 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 18 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 136.90 EUR at verticalextreme.de, 38% below the 220.20 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 m | 86.90 EUR | verticalextreme.de | 10 |
| 40 m | 100.90 EUR | verticalextreme.de | 9 |
| 50 m | 119.90 EUR | verticalextreme.de | 14 |
| 60 m | 136.90 EUR | verticalextreme.de | 12 |
| 70 m | 157.90 EUR | verticalextreme.de | 13 |
| 80 m | 182.60 EUR | alpinstore.com | 9 |
| 200 m | 449.95 EUR | kletterbude.de | 1 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| verticalextreme.de | 136.90 EUR |
| 8a.de | 142.99 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 143.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 143.90 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 149.40 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 152.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 152.96 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 161.95 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 168.25 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 179.99 EUR |
| + 2 more shops | |
Alternatives to the Parrot 2R 9.6
- Mammut 9.5 Crag Classic
- Beal Zenith 9.5
- Edelrid Boa Eco 2R 9.6
- Edelrid Neo 100 3R 9.6
- Fixe Liana 9.6
- Fixe Montserrat 9.4
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