Tests & reviews

Beal - Zonsi 10.1 Bergfreunde Edition - Single rope tested

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Simon

03.06.2018

I would buy again

Nice cheap rope. Mainly used for indoor climbing, but would have no problem with using this outdoors. No issues with tangling that I've seen on a lot of reviews, is kept threaded in a rope bag and usually fine to just go straight to climbing with.

Like the colour, and not such a common rope to see around the climbing walls means I don't get it mixed up with other people.

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Price / performance
Excellent handling
Lightweight
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Stephen

21.08.2018

Very short lifespan

I'm very disappointed with this rope because now, after just 6 months of use it's knackered and needs retiring. Today I had to cut several metres off of one end after just a few short falls at an indoor wall. The other end is already worn through the sheath.

I've used the rope for indoor climbing and some outdoor sport. I'd hoped that being a 10.1, rather than a 10 or even 9.8 it might last a bit longer. But strangely the rope doesn't seem as thick as my previous 10mm.

The rope is cheap so maybe I shouldn't expect too much. However it was no cheaper than previous ropes I've had, like an Edelrid Coral 10mm and a Decathlon 9.8mm but seems to have worn out far quicker than both of those.

For this reason I won't buy again and wouldn't recommend it. At the same price you can definitely find better.

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Price / performance
Disadvantages
Frays quickly

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This is what other customers say:

Simon
03.06.2018
I would buy again

Nice cheap rope. Mainly used for indoor climbing, but would have no problem with using this outdoors. No issues with tangling that I've seen on a lot of reviews, is kept threaded in a rope bag and usually fine to just go straight to climbing with.

Like the colour, and not such a common rope to see around the climbing walls means I don't get it mixed up with other people.

  • Advantages
    Price / performance
    Excellent handling
    Lightweight

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stuart
04.02.2018
would buy again

got this as spare backup rope decent price and quality, used it twice , does the job intended well .

  • Advantages
    Price / performance

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oisin
12.04.2017
good tack

solid durable rope

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    Price / performance

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David
15.11.2016
Very satisfied with this purchase!

I am using it for indoor and outdoor sport climbing. It is not dry-coated so use it only in dry environments.

  • Advantages
    Price / performance
    Excellent handling
    Durable
    Lightweight
    Robust

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Hector
14.12.2017
Best first type buy

I bought it as my first rope.

The bad, its heavy end it loses color

The good, the price, it is BEAL, it runs nice in grigri 2, has 80meters option.

  • Advantages
    Price / performance
    Durable
  • Disadvantages
    Color runs a lot
Linda
27.09.2017

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    Lightweight
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03.08.2016

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    Excellent handling
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29.07.2022

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29.05.2020

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19.04.2020

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12.11.2023

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Fergus
20.02.2022
Great first rope

I bought the 60m option to use mainly outdoors. Its a great rope. Runs smooth enough that you'd hardly believe it was over 10mm. Looks good enough to get compliments at the crag. Comes in a variety of sizes.
Only thing I would say is if possible get a rope bag too. This rope gets heavy when wet and can also take in dirt easier than some more expensive options.

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    Price / performance
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27.12.2020

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    Robust
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20.07.2020

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Manuela
18.07.2020
Nice and affrodable

Smooth rope, for a very good price

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    Excellent handling
    Durable
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