Fixe Amitges 8.4
The Amitges 8.4 is a 8.4 mm half rope from Fixe, at 44 g/m, for multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 6 UIAA falls with 7.8 kN impact force, 36% dynamic elongation and a 36% sheath share. Dry sheath dry treatment. In stock at 3 shops from 119.90 EUR for 60 m.
Fixe's half and twin rope for big walls, which Fixe describes as durable and recommends for summer alpine and wall climbing. 8.4 mm, 44 g/m, 36 % sheath, Endurance braid with 36 threads; as a half: 7.8 kN impact force, 6 UIAA falls, 8 % static elongation; as a twin: 8.8 kN and 13 falls. Dry finish treats the sheath only. Black middle mark, red 8 Mark near each end, reflective ends. Sold in 50 m and 60 m. Made in Sant Quirze de Besora.
Amitges 8.4 belay device compatibility
Compatible with 25 of the 27 belay devices we track that are rated for half ropes, all of them ideal.
Ideal on, among others:
- Beal Air Force 3
- Black Diamond ATC
- Black Diamond ATC Guide
- Black Diamond ATC-Alpine Guide
- Black Diamond ATC-XP
Every belay device rated for a 8.4 mm half rope
What the Amitges 8.4 is for
Best for multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Amitges 8.4 strengths
- Certified as a half and twin rope (EN 892)
- 13 UIAA falls as a twin, 6 as a half
- Dry finish: water-repellent treatment on the sheath only (Fixe)
- Black middle mark, red 8 Mark 8 m from each end, reflective end indicators, ultrasonic-cut ends (Fixe)
- Made in Sant Quirze de Besora, Catalonia (Fixe)
Amitges 8.4 trade-offs
- 7.8 kN impact force, the highest of the 28 half ropes we track
- Sold in 50 m and 60 m only
Amitges 8.4 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Amitges 8.4, each against the 28 half ropes we track.
- Weight 44 g/m: mid-weight for a half rope
- Diameter 8.4 mm: on the thick side for a half rope
- UIAA falls 6: a typical fall rating for a half rope
- Impact force 7.8 kN: among the hardest catches for a half rope
- Dynamic elongation 36%: stretches more in a fall than most half ropes
- Sheath share 36%: a lower sheath share than most half ropes
Amitges 8.4 specifications
| Diameter | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 44 g/m |
| Sheath share | 36% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 m |
| Certified as | Half |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 6 |
| Impact force | 7.8 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 36% |
| Static elongation | 8% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | Dry (sheath only) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Sheath technology | Endurance |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| End marks | Yes |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| PFC-free | Yes |
What the Amitges 8.4 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 119.90 EUR at oliunid.de.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m | 102.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 3 |
| 60 m | 119.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 3 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 119.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 119.90 EUR |
| skalnik.pl | 153.92 EUR |
Alternatives to the Amitges 8.4
- Fixe Riglos 8.4
- Petzl Tango 8.5
- Petzl Salsa 8.2
- Singing Rock Accord 8.3
- Edelweiss O2 Oxygen II SuperEverDry 8.2
- Mammut 8.0 Alpine Core Protect Dry
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