Tendon's budget-friendly all-rounder. The Smart Lite 9.8 is just as durable as any Tendon rope but at a fantastically low price — making it a great first rope for new outdoor climbers. Czech-made quality at an entry-level price.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
Czech-made quality
Good value for beginners
Light for its class at 62 g/m
Water resistance extends the rope's usable life
Trade-offs
Higher static elongation
Impact force on the high side for its class
No bonding technology between core and outer layer