When you’re pushing for the summit, the Black Diamond 7.8 is the tool for the job. With a burly sheath and a full dry treatment, it handles the onslaught of the mountains and can pair with a second rope or belaying and long rappels. Ideal for when light is right on long alpine routes and tricky weather windows.

• FullDry treatment
• Endurance sheath
• Rope Type: Certified as a twin an half rope
• UIAA Factor Falls: Half 6, Twin 14
• Weight Per Meter: 41g
• Static Elongation: Half 10.2%, Twin 6.6%
• Dynamic Elongation: Half 35%, Twin 33%
• Impact Force: Half 5.5 kN, Twin 8.5 kN
• Sheath Slippage: 0
• Half Mark: yes