Singing Rock Hero 9.6
The Hero 9.6 is a 9.6 mm single rope from Singing Rock, at 59 g/m, for single-pitch sport, trad and gym. Rated for 7 UIAA falls with 7.9 kN impact force, 35% dynamic elongation and a 42% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 1 shop from 184.03 EUR for 60 m.
Singing Rock's 9.6 mm single rope for sport climbers in its Single Tech construction, which it says raises abrasion resistance at low weight; Singing Rock describes it as soft and easy to handle in belay devices. 59 g/m, 7 UIAA falls, 7.9 kN impact force, 5.1 % static elongation, 35 % dynamic, 42 % sheath. No dry treatment. Middle mark, thermotransfer end marking, ultrasonic-cut ends. Sold from 30 m to 100 m and as a 200 m spool. No shop in our price data has stocked it in the last 14 days.
Hero 9.6 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 9.6 mm single rope
What the Hero 9.6 is for
Best for single-pitch sport, trad and gym. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Hero 9.6 strengths
- 7.9 kN impact force, among the 3 lowest of the 11 single ropes at 9.6 mm we track
- Single Tech construction, which Singing Rock says raises abrasion resistance at low weight
- Middle mark, thermotransfer end marking and ultrasonic-cut ends (Singing Rock)
- Sold from 30 m to 100 m and as a 200 m spool (Singing Rock)
Hero 9.6 trade-offs
- No dry treatment on this version
Hero 9.6 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Hero 9.6, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 59 g/m: mid-weight for a single rope
- Diameter 9.6 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 7: a typical fall rating for a single rope
- Impact force 7.9 kN: a typical catch for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 35%: stretches more in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 42%: among the highest sheath shares for a single rope
Hero 9.6 specifications
| Diameter | 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 59 g/m |
| Sheath share | 42% |
| Lengths sold | 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 / 200 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892 |
| UIAA falls | 7 |
| Impact force | 7.9 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 35% |
| Static elongation | 5.1% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | None |
| UIAA Water Repellent | No |
| Core construction | standard |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| End marks | Yes |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
What the Hero 9.6 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 184.03 EUR at decathlon.es.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 m | 95.97 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
| 50 m | 175.35 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
| 60 m | 184.03 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
| 70 m | 125.32 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
| 80 m | 275.82 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| decathlon.es | 184.03 EUR |
Alternatives to the Hero 9.6
- Beal The One 9.6
- Edelrid Boa Eco 2R 9.6
- Edelrid Neo 100 3R 9.6
- Fixe Siurana 9.6
- Mammut 9.5 Crag Classic
- Mammut 9.5 Crag We Care Classic
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