Fixe Foixarda 9.8
The Foixarda 9.8 is a 9.8 mm single rope from Fixe, at 62 g/m, for single-pitch sport and multi-pitch sport. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 8.6 kN impact force, 31% dynamic elongation and a 36% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 3 shops from 119.00 EUR for 60 m.
Fixe's rope for starting sport climbing, on rock and indoors: Fixe cites easy handling and a Classic + braid that gives more friction in belay devices. 9.8 mm, 62 g/m, 7 UIAA falls, 8.6 kN impact force, 7 % static elongation, 36 % sheath, 0 mm sheath slippage. Nature finish: no dry treatment, PFC-free. Black middle mark, red 8 Mark near each end, reflective ends. Made in Sant Quirze de Besora.
Foixarda 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 Foixarda 9.8 is for
Best for single-pitch sport and multi-pitch sport. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Foixarda 9.8 strengths
- Fixe recommends it as a first sport-climbing rope, on rock and indoors
- Classic + braid with 48 threads, which Fixe says gives more friction in belay devices
- Black middle mark, red 8 Mark 8 m from each end, reflective end indicators, ultrasonic-cut ends (Fixe)
- Sold in 60, 70 and 80 m
- Made in Sant Quirze de Besora, Catalonia (Fixe)
Foixarda 9.8 trade-offs
- Nature finish: no water-repellent treatment, 100 % PFC-free (Fixe)
Foixarda 9.8 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Foixarda 9.8, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 62 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.8 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 8.6 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 31%: stretches less in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 36%: a lower sheath share than most single ropes
Foixarda 9.8 specifications
| Diameter | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 62 g/m |
| Sheath share | 36% |
| Lengths sold | 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 8.6 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 31% |
| Static elongation | 7% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Sheath technology | Classic Plus |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| End marks | Yes |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
| PFC-free | Yes |
What the Foixarda 9.8 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 9 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 119.00 EUR at sestogrado.it, 30% below the 171.00 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 m | 111.07 EUR | bananafingers.co.uk | 1 |
| 50 m | 106.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 4 |
| 60 m | 119.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 3 |
| 70 m | 127.50 EUR | bergzeit.de | 7 |
| 80 m | 155.49 EUR | barrabes.com | 6 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sestogrado.it | 119.00 EUR |
| 8a.de | 133.99 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 346.03 EUR |
Alternatives to the Foixarda 9.8
- BlueWater Lightning Pro 9.7
- Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8
- Edelweiss Curve 9.8
- Mammut 9.8 Crag Classic
- Beal Berlin 9.8 Unicore
- Beal Booster III 9.7 Unicore Dry Cover
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