Millet Climbing Ropes

Millet:

A leading producer of climbing supplies since 1921, Millet is a name that is trusted by climbers all over the world. This famous French brand exemplifies the essence of the French Alps—inspiring exploration, capturing beauty and enjoying nature. Millet ropes are noted as long lasting; according to several avid climbers, their Millet ropes have lasted much longer than many of their other ropes. According to a review in RockandIce.com, “I trashed three thin, lightweight ropes in four months… I picked up the Silver Triaxiale 9.8 mm in January and put it through the paces—fixing, jugging, toproping, and leading, and four months later the rope is still in great shape.”

Company Snapshot:

            Location: France

            Company motto: “mountain by experience”

            Key Technologies: Hydrophobic process, middle marking, anti-twist

            Certifications: UIAA and CE certified

Technology:

Hydrophobic Process

• What it is:
  • Protects the core and sheath by polymerization, activating a physical barrier on each filament
  • Blocks water and reduces internal abrasion
• What it does:
  • Guards the core from “internal abrasion” and repels water damage
  • After 18 months of lab tests the Hydrophobic process remained effective even after abrasion wear

Middle Marking

• What it is:
  • A 15cm long black mark that marks the middle of the rope
  • Each half-rope is middle marked so you can do a short abseil using only one half of your double rope
• What it does:
  • An essential safety feature, keeps the middle of the rope highly visible to avoid accident

Anti-Twist

• What it is:
  • An exclusive rope folding system that keeps the rope neat
• What it does:
  • Allows the rope to be folded properly ensuring that it is untwisted and ready for climbing