Fixe Sadernes 9.8 is a beginner-friendly single rope with a fatter 9.8mm diameter that is easier to control in a belay device while learning. Dry-treated sheath resists dirt and moisture.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
9.8mm diameter is forgiving for less experienced belayers
Dry-treated sheath
Middle mark plus 8m end warning mark
Trade-offs
Heavier at 62 g/m than Liana and Nargo, Fixe's other 9.6-9.8mm single ropes
Classic sheath, not the Endurance construction used on Liana/Margalef