Whereas a dynamic rope has a certain degree of stretch available under load.
Top rope solo static vs dynamic.
This is in contrast to dynamic rope which is designed with a certain degree of stretch.
Climbers should only use dynamic ropes for climbing.
Make sure that they each independently lock if you pull down on them.
Static ropes are meant for building top rope anchors rappelling hauling loads doing rescue work pulling cars from ditches etc.
Many static ropes are stronger than other dynamic ropes and static ropes are generally cheaper.
Rappel the pitch on a single strand placing a few pieces of directional gear if needed.
If you re using a second rope as a backup this second rope must be dynamic in order to absorb the shock you ll generate if your primary system fails.
A static rope does not have the capability to stretch once there is load.
Lead climbing should always be done on a dynamic rope as the use of a static rope may lead to serious injury.
Using a static rope is most convenient but a dynamic will work as well.
I have a rope sterling.
Both ropes have different variations available to purchase.
Most dynamic ropes have a 30 40 dynamic elongation which is the amount of stretch in a fall.
I use it for solo tr with an unfussy mini traxion type set up.
Easiest because the devices will track well along a static rope as you move.
Connect both devices onto the rope and into your belay loop as shown above.
Dynamic ropes are expensive and if you feel safe and comfortable enough top roping with a static line you re at least preserving your main rope a bit more.
Climbers experienced with this method recommend a 10mm or thicker static rope for security and rope longevity.
That reportedly is semi static which i interpret to mean more dynamic than static but you sure as hell wouldn t want to whip on it.
Additionally dynamic ropes have a 5 10 static elongation which is the amount of stretch in the rope when weighted.
Edit cuz i just read through comments above.
The main difference between a static rope and dynamic rope is how much they can stretch.
However they can be used to set up an anchor for top roping.
Unlike dynamic ropes that stretch and elongate under a load static ropes do not.
