Beal Opera Dry Cover Climbing Rope - 8.5mm

Opera 8.5mm Dry Cover Climbing Rope delivers ultralight performance for alpine and sport routes

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is the rope I grab when every gram matters—whether it’s fast-and-light alpine missions or projecting tough sport routes. It handles super smoothly, catches falls confidently, and the dry treatment gives me peace of mind on mixed routes or weather-prone climbs."

When our objectives are long, light, and committing, the Beal Opera 8.5mm Dry Cover Climbing Rope rises to the occasion. Touted as one of the lightest single ropes available, it’s also rated for half and twin rope use—making it incredibly versatile for alpine linkups, multi-pitch days, or ultralight redpoint burns.

Beal´s Dry Cover treatment shields the sheath from moisture and abrasion, while UNICORE technology bonds the core and sheath together to reduce slippage and improve safety. Its ultralight weight doesn’t sacrifice reliability, and the compact diameter glides effortlessly through belay devices for smooth feeds and confident catches.

Details

• Ultralight climbing rope designed for alpine, sport, and multi-pitch climbs
• 8.5mm diameter offers low weight and smooth handling
• UNICORE process bonds sheath to core for added safety and durability
• Dry Cover treatment resists moisture and abrasion
• Ideal for fast-and-light ascents and technical alpine routes
• Soft, compact feel feeds smoothly through belay devices
• Certified to UIAA and CE standards for rope safety
• Item #BEA000L

Tech Specs

Type

single

Diameter

8.5mm

Dry Treatment

Dry Cover

Static Elongation

8.4%

Dynamic Elongation

37%

Impact Force

7.4kN

UIAA Falls

5

Sheath Construction

Unicore, nylon

Sheath Mass

39%

Rope Weight

48g/m

Claimed Weight

[50m] 5lb 4.7oz, [60m] 6lb 5.6oz, [70m] 7lb 6.5oz, [80m] 8lb 7.5oz, [90m] 9lb 8.4oz

Activity

climbing

Manufacturer Warranty

limited 3 year