Edelweiss Curve 9.8
The Curve 9.8 is a 9.8 mm single rope from Edelweiss, at 64 g/m, for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 8 UIAA falls with 8.1 kN impact force, 37% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 2 shops from 155.90 EUR for 60 m.
Edelweiss's 9.8 mm single rope from its Perform3 all-terrain range, in the Unicore version: HD Cover braiding with a thick sheath, and Unicore bonding of core and sheath. 64 g/m, 8 UIAA falls, 8.1 kN impact force, 9.4 % static elongation, 37 % dynamic, 40 % sheath. No dry treatment. Sold from 50 m to 80 m and as a 200 m spool. Edelweiss publishes weight and certification in its 2025 catalogue; the other figures are stored from the earlier import.
Curve 9.8 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 Curve 9.8 is for
Best for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Curve 9.8 strengths
- Unicore construction bonding core and sheath (Edelweiss catalogue)
- HD Cover braiding and Perform3 construction (Edelweiss catalogue)
- 8 UIAA falls, in the top quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
- Sold from 50 m to 80 m and as a 200 m spool
Curve 9.8 trade-offs
- No dry treatment on this version (the catalogue shows no Everdry badge for the Curve 9.8 Unicore)
- 9.4 % static elongation, in the highest quarter of the 131 single ropes we track
- 37 % dynamic elongation, in the highest quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
Curve 9.8 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Curve 9.8, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 64 g/m: on the heavy side for a single rope
- Diameter 9.8 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 8: more falls than most single ropes
- Impact force 8.1 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 37%: among the most stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Curve 9.8 specifications
| Diameter | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 64 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 200 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 8 |
| Impact force | 8.1 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 37% |
| Static elongation | 9.4% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | unicore |
| Sheath technology | HD Cover |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
What the Curve 9.8 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 155.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 24% below the 205.20 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 m | 155.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 2 |
| 70 m | 181.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 2 |
| 80 m | 207.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 2 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 155.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 155.90 EUR |
Alternatives to the Curve 9.8
- BlueWater Lightning Pro 9.7
- Mammut 9.8 Crag Classic
- Singing Rock Storm 9.8
- BlueWater Neon 10
- Edelrid Neo 3R 9.8
- Fixe Foixarda 9.8
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