Petzl Mambo 10.1
The Mambo 10.1 is a 10.1 mm single rope from Petzl, at 65 g/m, for gym, top-rope and single-pitch sport. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 8.5 kN impact force, 34% dynamic elongation and a 37% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 10 shops from 123.34 EUR for 60 m.
Petzl's 10.1 mm single rope: Petzl cites the generous diameter for control in belay devices, a thick sheath for abrasion resistance and durability from the large diameter. 65 g/m, 7 UIAA falls, 8.5 kN impact force, 8.5 % static elongation, 34 % dynamic, 37 % sheath, 40-carrier construction. No dry treatment. EverFlex thermal treatment, UltraSonic Finish, ClimbReady Coil. Sold in 50, 60 and 70 m.
Mambo 10.1 belay device compatibility
Compatible with 37 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 10.1 mm single rope
What the Mambo 10.1 is for
Best for gym, top-rope and single-pitch sport. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: very high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Mambo 10.1 strengths
- Petzl cites the generous diameter for control in belay devices and durability
- 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 50, 60 and 70 m
Mambo 10.1 trade-offs
- No dry treatment
- 8.5 % static elongation, in the highest quarter of the 131 single ropes we track
Mambo 10.1 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Mambo 10.1, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 65 g/m: on the heavy side for a single rope
- Diameter 10.1 mm: on the thick side for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 8.5 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 34%: typical stretch in a fall for a single rope
- Sheath share 37%: a typical sheath share for a single rope
Mambo 10.1 specifications
| Diameter | 10.1 mm |
| Weight | 65 g/m |
| Sheath share | 37% |
| Lengths sold | 50 / 60 / 70 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 8.5 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 34% |
| Static elongation | 8.5% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2022 |
What the Mambo 10.1 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 14 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 123.34 EUR at funktionelles.de, 41% below the 210.00 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 m | 105.00 EUR | biwak.com | 11 |
| 60 m | 123.34 EUR | funktionelles.de | 10 |
| 70 m | 143.64 EUR | funktionelles.de | 10 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| funktionelles.de | 123.34 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 135.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 135.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 140.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 140.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 142.90 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 144.99 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 147.86 EUR |
| sestogrado.it | 149.00 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 149.18 EUR |
Alternatives to the Mambo 10.1
- Black Diamond 9.9
- Tendon Smart 10.0
- Fixe Rocco 10
- Mammut 10.0 Galaxy Classic
- Sterling VR10 10.2
- Edelrid Boa Eco 9.8
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