Fixe Nargó 9.6
The Nargó 9.6 is a 9.6 mm single rope from Fixe, at 57 g/m, for gym and single-pitch sport. Rated for 5 UIAA falls with 8.9 kN impact force, 37% dynamic elongation and a 38% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 4 shops from 119.00 EUR for 60 m.
Fixe Nargo 9.6 is a PFC-free single rope named for the limestone climbing area of Coll de Nargo in Catalonia's Alt Urgell region, marketed by Fixe for gym and sport climbing.
Nargó 9.6 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 9.6 mm single rope
What the Nargó 9.6 is for
Best for gym and single-pitch sport. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: moderate.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Nargó 9.6 strengths
- 57 g/m, joint lightest of the 11 single ropes at 9.6 mm we track
- Classic + braid with 48 threads, which Fixe says gives more friction in belay devices
- Fixe recommends it for sport climbing and indoor use
- 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)
Nargó 9.6 trade-offs
- Nature finish: no water-repellent treatment, 100 % PFC-free (Fixe)
- 5 UIAA falls, the minimum EN 892 requires of a single rope
- 8.9 kN impact force, in the highest quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
Nargó 9.6 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Nargó 9.6, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 57 g/m: light for a single rope
- Diameter 9.6 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 5: the minimum a single rope must hold; most single ropes hold more
- Impact force 8.9 kN: a harder catch than most single ropes
- Dynamic elongation 37%: among the most stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 38%: a typical sheath share for a single rope
Nargó 9.6 specifications
| Diameter | 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 57 g/m |
| Sheath share | 38% |
| Lengths sold | 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 5 |
| Impact force | 8.9 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 37% |
| 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 |
| PFC-free | Yes |
What the Nargó 9.6 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 119.00 EUR at sestogrado.it.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 m | 119.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 4 |
| 70 m | 129.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 4 |
| 80 m | 149.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 4 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sestogrado.it | 119.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 121.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 121.90 EUR |
| skalnik.pl | 159.87 EUR |
Alternatives to the Nargó 9.6
- Singing Rock Hero 9.6
- Beal The One 9.6
- Beal Zenith 9.5
- Fixe Liana 9.6
- Fixe Montserrat 9.4
- Mammut 9.5 Crag Classic
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