Mammut 9.8 Crag Classic
The 9.8 Crag Classic is a 9.8 mm single rope from Mammut, at 61 g/m, for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 8 UIAA falls with 8.5 kN impact force, 32% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 14 shops from 121.46 EUR for 60 m.
Mammut's untreated 9.8 mm single rope for sport and traditional climbing, based on the Eternity construction (Mammut). 61 g/m, 8 UIAA falls, 8.5 kN impact force, 7 % static elongation, 32 % dynamic, 40 % sheath. Classic finish with no dry treatment (46 % water absorption in the UIAA dry test per Mammut). Bluesign product, solution-dyed, PFC-free.
9.8 Crag Classic 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 9.8 Crag Classic is for
Best for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
9.8 Crag Classic strengths
- 8 UIAA falls, in the top quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
- Based on the Mammut Eternity construction (Mammut)
- Bluesign product, solution-dyed yarn, PFC-free (Mammut)
- Abrasion-resistant centre mark (Mammut)
9.8 Crag Classic trade-offs
- Untreated Classic finish: Mammut publishes 46 % water absorption in the UIAA dry test for it
9.8 Crag Classic spec profile
The maker's figures for the 9.8 Crag Classic, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 61 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.8 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 8: more falls than most single ropes
- Impact force 8.5 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 32%: typical stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
9.8 Crag Classic specifications
| Diameter | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 61 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 8 |
| Impact force | 8.5 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 32% |
| Static elongation | 7% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
| Bluesign | Yes |
| PFC-free | Yes |
What the 9.8 Crag Classic costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 20 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 121.46 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 21% below the 154.20 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 m | 89.50 EUR | chalkr.de | 5 |
| 50 m | 99.95 EUR | oetzi-halle.de | 10 |
| 60 m | 121.46 EUR | bergfreunde.de | 14 |
| 70 m | 124.59 EUR | veronaverticale.it | 14 |
| 80 m | 152.50 EUR | oetzi-halle.de | 10 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 121.46 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 123.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 124.90 EUR |
| oetzi-halle.de | 127.00 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 129.95 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 131.99 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 132.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 134.95 EUR |
| sport-schuster.de | 140.00 EUR |
| kletterkogel.de | 150.00 EUR |
| + 4 more shops | |
Alternatives to the 9.8 Crag Classic
- BlueWater Lightning Pro 9.7
- Edelweiss Curve 9.8
- Beal Karma 9.8
- Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8
- Edelrid Neo 3R 9.8
- Fixe Foixarda 9.8
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