Edelrid Boa Pro Dry Review

The Edelrid Boa Pro Dry is a thick 9.8mm workhorse rope that combines solid durability with a thickness that you would expect to last for a long time. It handles reasonably well, although it feels a bit stiffer and less flexible than some other ropes. At the same time, the Boa weighs a fair bit more than most of the competition – something you would expect from a fatter rope. It offers a soft catch when falling on lead, and also doesn’t stretch egregiously far after taking a seat or falling while top-roping. In general, it is a solid rope but doesn’t feature the wow-inducing performance or attributes of others we’ve tested. It also doesn’t come at an exceptionally affordable price that would inspire budget shoppers to give it a go. While we think the Boa is a solid choice for newer climbers or those that want the durability of a fatter rope, it’s simply not the first in its class that we would recommend.
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