Fixe Riglos 8.4
The Riglos 8.4 is a 8.4 mm half rope from Fixe, at 44 g/m, for multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 8 UIAA falls with 6.5 kN impact force, 37% dynamic elongation and a 37% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 4 shops from 106.99 EUR for 60 m.
Fixe's half rope for walls and multi-pitch routes: Fixe cites control in belay devices and recommends it for parties of three and for routes with several rappels. 8.4 mm, 44 g/m, 37 % sheath, Classic + braid with 36 threads, 8 UIAA falls, 6.5 kN impact force, 8 % static elongation. Nature finish: no dry treatment, PFC-free. Black middle mark, red 8 Mark near each end, reflective ends. Sold in 50 m and 60 m. Made in Sant Quirze de Besora.
Riglos 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 Riglos 8.4 is for
Best for multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Riglos 8.4 strengths
- Classic + braid with 36 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)
- Made in Sant Quirze de Besora, Catalonia (Fixe)
- 8 % static elongation as a half rope, in the lowest quarter of the 27 half ropes we track
Riglos 8.4 trade-offs
- 6.5 kN impact force as a half rope, in the highest quarter of the 28 half ropes we track
- Nature finish: no water-repellent treatment, 100 % PFC-free (Fixe)
- Sold in 50 m and 60 m only
Riglos 8.4 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Riglos 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 8: a typical fall rating for a half rope
- Impact force 6.5 kN: a harder catch than most half ropes
- Dynamic elongation 37%: stretches more in a fall than most half ropes
- Sheath share 37%: a typical sheath share for a half rope
Riglos 8.4 specifications
| Diameter | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 44 g/m |
| Sheath share | 37% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 m |
| Certified as | Half |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 8 |
| Impact force | 6.5 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 37% |
| Static elongation | 8% |
| 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 Riglos 8.4 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 106.99 EUR at barrabes.com.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m | 93.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 2 |
| 60 m | 106.99 EUR | barrabes.com | 4 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 106.99 EUR |
| sestogrado.it | 107.00 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 108.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 108.90 EUR |
Alternatives to the Riglos 8.4
- Petzl Tango 8.5
- Fixe Amitges 8.4
- Petzl Salsa 8.2
- Singing Rock Accord 8.3
- Edelrid Apus Pro Dry 7.9
- Edelrid Starling Protect Eco Dry 8.2
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