Edelweiss Discover 8
The Discover 8 is a 8 mm twin rope from Edelweiss, at 42 g/m, for alpine and ice/mixed. Rated for 14 UIAA falls with 9 kN impact force, 32% dynamic elongation and a 35% sheath share. SuperEverdry core-and-sheath dry treatment, UIAA Water Repellent certified.
Edelweiss's Discover 8, a twin rope with the SuperEverdry treatment and the UIAA Water Repellent badge. 8 mm, 42 g/m, 14 UIAA falls, 9 kN impact force, 7 % static elongation, 35 % sheath. Sold in 20, 30 and 40 m. Edelweiss publishes weight and certification in its 2025 catalogue; the other figures are stored from the earlier import.
Discover 8 belay device compatibility
Compatible with 24 of the 26 belay devices we track that are rated for twin ropes, 23 of them ideal.
Ideal on, among others:
Every belay device rated for a 8 mm twin rope
What the Discover 8 is for
Best for alpine and ice/mixed. Aimed at advanced to expert climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Discover 8 strengths
- Certified as a twin rope (EN 892), 14 UIAA falls
- SuperEverdry treatment with the UIAA Water Repellent badge (Edelweiss catalogue)
Discover 8 trade-offs
- Twin rope only: both strands must be clipped together
- Sold in 20 m to 40 m only
Discover 8 specifications
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Weight | 42 g/m |
| Sheath share | 35% |
| Lengths sold | 20 / 30 / 40 m |
| Certified as | Twin |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 14 |
| Impact force | 9 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 32% |
| Static elongation | 7% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | SuperEverdry (core and sheath) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | Certified |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
What the Discover 8 costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Discover 8 in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Discover 8
- Beal Rando 8.0
- Black Diamond 7.0 Dry
- Beal Gully 7.3 Unicore Golden Dry
- Fixe Maladeta 6.9
- Beal Ice Line 8.1 Unicore Golden Dry
- Edelrid Apus Pro Dry 7.9
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