9.9 Climbing Rope
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Crush gym sessions or redpoints with the 9.9 Rope—durable and confidence-boosting
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve used the 9.9 for everything from daily gym laps to working sport routes outside. It handles great out of the bag and stays smooth even after weeks of use. It’s not the lightest rope in my kit, but it’s the one I trust when I know the pitches are going to be rough on gear."
When we're putting in burns at the crag or logging hours at the gym, the Black Diamond 9.9 Rope keeps up without missing a beat. Black Diamond designed this workhorse to strike a balance between durability and reliable handling, giving us a rope that we’re not afraid to drag over gritty limestone or whip on repeatedly while projecting.
The thick 9.9mm diameter adds peace of mind when we're pushing grades or belaying newer climbers, and its supple feel makes clipping smooth and easy. Whether we’re on lead or at the belay, this rope gives us the confidence to go all in—and it holds up to the abuse of season-long use.
Details
- Workhorse rope for sport climbs, gyms, and top-roping
- Ideal thickness for newer climbers or repeated falls
- 9.9mm diameter offers durability without excessive weight
- Supple feel delivers smooth clips and controlled belays
- Core and sheath balance designed for longevity
- Available in multiple lengths for gym or outdoor routes
- UIAA certified single rope for versatile use
- Item #BLD00NB
- Type
- single
- Diameter
- 9.9mm
- Dry Treatment
- none
- Static Elongation
- 7.60%
- Dynamic Elongation
- 32%
- Impact Force
- 8.4 kN
- UIAA Falls
- 6
- Center Mark
- yes
- Sheath Construction
- 2x2 weave
- Sheath Mass
- 0.36
- Rope Weight
- 64g/m
- Claimed Weight
- [35m] 4lb 15oz, [40m] 5lb 10.3oz, [60m] 8lb 7.5oz, [70m] 9lb 14oz
- Activity
- climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 210 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
This gym rope is praised for its durability, handling, and performance, both indoors and on short outdoor climbs. Users note the rope has a nice feel and is easy to work with, though some find it a bit stiff or textured at first. While a few users experienced some slippage when lowering heavier climbers, most say it works well with proper belay technique. Overall, this appears to be a high-quality, versatile rope suitable for gym use and some outdoor top-roping.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 14, 2025
Beautiful quality rope!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 70m
I’ve only used once top-roping, so can’t speak to the dynamic performance, but it did well for the use. Very supple and nice in the hand, and working with devices. Rope came ready to go and really didn’t even need to splake. After a half dozen top ropes, there was still zero twist. Very happy with this purchase!
June 16, 2025
rope has a super nice
rope has a super nice feel and is spongey, idk what else to say besides it hasn't broken yet i mean it's a rope
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 13, 2025
Quality
A quality rope with a nice ‘hand’ and good durability.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 13, 2025
Awesome Rope
Bets rope that inspires confidence, a jack of all trades, and great thickness for anything. If you get a snag or abrasion get it cut in half, and you have a nice gym rope, with plenty of thickness for any belay device.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 29, 2025
Great!
awesome rope, handles great and has nice durability
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 13, 2025
Great for cragging with kids
I get a bit peevish when my kid steps on the rope so I bought this one specifically for use at the mini crags where we climb. It is a great weight to take the beating of the sand and grit that is no doubt going to get ground into it and I like the color.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 4, 2025
Great Workhorse!
This rope has a great hand- supple for a large diameter rope. It's a great color for years of use that won't show dirt too much- what more could you ask for in a workhorse TR rope?!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 27, 2025
Love!
I specifically use this rope for our outdoor venture program where he gets abused by student programming where we have large capacity numbers going through. These roads tend to last me up to 7 years and they handle flawlessly with top rope, sport, and trad. I love how the 9. 9 handles with the Grigri.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 9, 2025
Amazing
It come perfectly in tact and it has the tape on the ends of the rope which keep it from fraying.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 27, 2024
Perfect
Great gym rope that is the perfect length and thickness for easy use leading
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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July 14, 2020