Petzl Arial 9.5
The Arial 9.5 is a 9.5 mm single rope from Petzl, at 58 g/m, for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 8.8 kN impact force, 32% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. Duratec Dry core-and-sheath dry treatment. In stock at 9 shops from 164.99 EUR for 60 m.
Petzl's 9.5 mm single rope for projecting and sending: Petzl cites a thick sheath for abrasion resistance, the diameter-to-durability ratio and the Duratec Dry treatment, which it states makes the rope more resistant to water, dirt and abrasion. 58 g/m, 7 UIAA falls, 8.8 kN impact force, 7.6 % static elongation, 32 % dynamic, 40 % sheath, 40-carrier construction. EverFlex thermal treatment, UltraSonic Finish at the ends, ClimbReady Coil. Sold in 60, 70 and 80 m.
Arial 9.5 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 9.5 mm single rope
What the Arial 9.5 is for
Best for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Arial 9.5 strengths
- 40 % sheath: Petzl cites a thick sheath for abrasion resistance
- Duratec Dry treatment for rock, mixed, snow and ice: Petzl states it makes the rope more resistant to water, dirt and abrasion, free from intentionally added PFAS
- EverFlex thermal treatment of the core strands for consistent handling over time (Petzl)
- UltraSonic Finish: core and sheath bonded at the rope ends against fraying (Petzl)
- Sold in 60, 70 and 80 m
Arial 9.5 trade-offs
- 8.8 kN impact force, in the highest quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
- No UIAA water-repellent rating claimed by Petzl for Duratec Dry (Petzl states the UIAA test result for its Guide Dry treatment only)
Arial 9.5 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Arial 9.5, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 58 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.5 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 8.8 kN: a harder catch than most single ropes
- Dynamic elongation 32%: typical stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Arial 9.5 specifications
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 58 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 60 / 70 / 80 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 8.8 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 32% |
| Static elongation | 7.6% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | Duratec Dry (core and sheath) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
What the Arial 9.5 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 17 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 164.99 EUR at funktionelles.de, 30% below the 237.00 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 m | 164.99 EUR | funktionelles.de | 9 |
| 70 m | 177.30 EUR | funktionelles.de | 13 |
| 80 m | 191.74 EUR | funktionelles.de | 14 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| funktionelles.de | 164.99 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 176.60 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 184.90 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 186.95 EUR |
| sestogrado.it | 189.00 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 189.99 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 191.36 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 212.92 EUR |
| terracamp.de | 215.00 EUR |
Alternatives to the Arial 9.5
- Beal Stinger III 9.4 Unicore Golden Dry
- Black Diamond 9.4 Dry
- Edelrid Tommy Caldwell Eco Dry ColorTec 9.3
- Mammut 9.5 Infinity Dry
- Mammut 9.5 Crag Dry
- Mammut 9.5 Crag Dry Duodess
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