Edelweiss Element II 10.2
The Element II 10.2 is a 10.2 mm single rope from Edelweiss, at 66 g/m, for multi-pitch sport, trad and big wall. Rated for 11 UIAA falls with 8.3 kN impact force, 29% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. SuperEverdry core-and-sheath dry treatment, UIAA Water Repellent certified.
Edelweiss's Element II 10.2 from the Perform3 all-terrain range: HD Cover braiding, Unicore bonding of core and sheath and the SuperEverdry treatment with the UIAA Water Repellent badge. 66 g/m, 11 UIAA falls, 8.3 kN impact force, 6.6 % static elongation, 29 % dynamic, 40 % sheath. Edelweiss publishes weight and certification in its 2025 catalogue; the other figures are stored from the earlier import. No shop in our price data has stocked it in the last 14 days.
Element II 10.2 belay device compatibility
Compatible with 37 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 10.2 mm single rope
What the Element II 10.2 is for
Best for multi-pitch sport, trad and big wall. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Element II 10.2 strengths
- 11 UIAA falls, among the 3 highest counts of the 26 single ropes between 10 and 10.5 mm we track
- Unicore construction bonding core and sheath (Edelweiss catalogue)
- HD Cover braiding and Perform3 construction (Edelweiss catalogue)
- SuperEverdry treatment with the UIAA Water Repellent badge (Edelweiss catalogue)
Element II 10.2 trade-offs
- 10.2 mm is above the maximum rope diameter of 3 of the 20 assisted-braking belay devices we track
Element II 10.2 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Element II 10.2, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 66 g/m: on the heavy side for a single rope
- Diameter 10.2 mm: on the thick side for a single rope
- UIAA falls 11: among the highest fall ratings for a single rope
- Impact force 8.3 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 29%: among the least stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Element II 10.2 specifications
| Diameter | 10.2 mm |
| Weight | 66 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 11 |
| Impact force | 8.3 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 29% |
| Static elongation | 6.6% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | SuperEverdry (core and sheath) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | Certified |
| Core construction | unicore |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
What the Element II 10.2 costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Element II 10.2 in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Element II 10.2
- Sterling T-10 XEROS 10.0
- Edelrid Heron Eco Dry 9.8
- BlueWater Eliminator 10.2
- BlueWater Neon 10
- Beal Top Gun II 10.5 Unicore Dry Cover
- Beal Top Gun II 10.5 Unicore Golden Dry
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