Activities
Climbing has been around since the dawn of man but recreational climbing, as we know it, has really grown in popularity in the last few decades. Long gone are the times when climbers were considered risk takers. Sure, some still exist in the climbing scene today; however, climbing is a fun and safe sport for everyone. Climbing boosts endurance, increases self-confidence and strengthens muscles from the toes to finger tips. MAXIM climbing ropes are the perfect companion for all climbing activities!
Different climbing activities offer endless possibilities to develop one’s skills, no matter the style. The first step into climbing is often bouldering, top rope and indoor climbing in order to get to know the fundamental climbing and belaying techniques. People are totally hooked once they get their first taste of climbing. Then it is time for the next step.
Outdoor climbing takes you to the most amazing places, and it all starts with top rope, trad or sport climbing at the local crag and grows to mastering multi-pitch routes and big wall climbing. For Mountain and snow enthusiasts there is no getting around alpine climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing, where our MAXIM® 2x-DRY ropes are the perfect companion.
In addition to climbing, we have the ultimate in static ropes for canyoneering and caving, for challenge courses or climbing photography where the ropes help position you for the perfect shot. More recently recreational rappelling on our statics is gaining popularity worldwide.
Whether it be sport, alpine, indoor climbing or any other rope activity, MAXIM Ropes are the perfect partner for your climbing adventures!
Trad / Sport climbing
Top Rope
Gym climbing
Ice climbing
Alpine / Mountaineering
Challenge Course
Big Wall
Military / First responders
Climbing Photography
About MAXIM Dynamic Ropes
Dynamic climbing ropes are the most important piece of gear you have, because they keep you from hitting the ground. Their high elongation absorbs most of the shock in a fall, thereby taking the load off of your body and your anchors. MAXIM ropes are made of 100% high quality nylon and feature a kernmantle construction with twisted nylon cores and a braided nylon cover. MAXIM’s long lasting dynamic climbing lines are designed as a compact rope with high-energy absorption. Each of our dynamic climbing lines offers excellent handling, superior abrasion resistance and high durability.
Special features of MAXIM dynamic ropes
The core of every dynamic MAXIM Climbing rope is dry treated with our special Endura DRY treatment process, including our indoor gym ropes. This is for the ultimate level of safety protection since nylon loses a lot of strength when wet. In addition, for maximum water-repellency, selected models also feature Endura 2x-DRY and have both a dry core and a specially treated dry cover. Those ropes fulfill the requirements of UIAA water-repellency.
Our Pinnacle and Glider series also feature MAXIM’s TPT (Twill Pattern Technology) which aligns the sheath yarns with the direction the rope moves through your protection. This dramatically reduces rope drag and provides for buttery rappels.
The Chalk Line gym ropes also feature our Str8 Jacket technology, in which we tightly weave the sheath around a mid-sheath which grips the core. These are the longest lasting gym ropes on the planet.
Standards for dynamic climbing ropes
Dynamic climbing ropes are generally certified in three categories; single ropes, half ropes and twin ropes. All of them are certified to the European Standard EN 892 and the international standard UIAA 101. Within these standards, the rope’s construction, sheath slippage, static and dynamic elongation, maximum impact force at first fall as well as the minimum number of falls a rope has to withstand are regulated. Please find more information on climbing rope types and requirements of the standards in our Tech info section.
"MAXIM sets the standard for durability of climbing ropes in the industry. In the end, a rope is our lifeline, and for many years now I've felt 100% confident trusting my life to thee amazing cords. "
Jonathan Siegrist