Singing Rock Storm 9.8
The Storm 9.8 is a 9.8 mm single rope from Singing Rock, at 65 g/m, for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Rated for 9 UIAA falls with 9.1 kN impact force, 35% dynamic elongation and a 40% sheath share. No dry treatment. In stock at 2 shops from 139.00 EUR for 60 m.
Singing Rock's 9.8 mm all-round single rope, which it recommends for all-round climbing, hard training routes and redpoints, citing the fall rating and durability. 65 g/m, 9 UIAA falls, 9.1 kN impact force, 7.9 % static elongation, 35 % dynamic, 40 % 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.
Storm 9.8 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 Storm 9.8 is for
Best for single-pitch sport, multi-pitch sport and trad. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers. Handling feel: moderate. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Storm 9.8 strengths
- 9 UIAA falls, in the top quarter of the 133 single ropes we track
- Singing Rock recommends it for all-round climbing, hard training routes and redpoints
- 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)
Storm 9.8 trade-offs
- 9.1 kN impact force, the third-highest of the 23 single ropes at 9.8 mm we track
- 65 g/m, the second-heaviest of the 23 single ropes at 9.8 mm we track
- No dry treatment on this version
Storm 9.8 spec profile
The maker's figures for the Storm 9.8, each against the 133 single ropes we track.
- Weight 65 g/m: on the heavy side for a single rope
- Diameter 9.8 mm: a mid-range diameter for a single rope
- UIAA falls 9: more falls than most single ropes
- Impact force 9.1 kN: among the hardest catches for a single rope
- Dynamic elongation 35%: stretches more in a fall than most single ropes
- Sheath share 40%: a higher sheath share than most single ropes
Storm 9.8 specifications
| Diameter | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 65 g/m |
| Sheath share | 40% |
| Lengths sold | 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 100 / 200 m |
| Certified as | Single |
| Standards | EN 892 |
| UIAA falls | 9 |
| Impact force | 9.1 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 35% |
| Static elongation | 7.9% |
| 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 | 2024 |
What the Storm 9.8 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 139.00 EUR at sestogrado.it, 30% below the 199.20 EUR list price.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 m | 97.21 EUR | decathlon.es | 1 |
| 40 m | 126.98 EUR | decathlon.fr | 1 |
| 60 m | 139.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 2 |
| 70 m | 169.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 1 |
| 80 m | 179.00 EUR | sestogrado.it | 2 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sestogrado.it | 139.00 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 186.52 EUR |
Alternatives to the Storm 9.8
- BlueWater Lightning Pro 9.7
- Edelweiss Curve 9.8
- BlueWater Neon 10
- Edelrid Heron Eco Dry 9.8
- Mammut 9.8 Crag Dry
- Mammut 9.8 Eternity Protect
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