Climbing Photography
Climbing photography is a special field in photography. Catching the spirit of climbing in a picture is the goal of every sport photographer or every climber who loves photography, for that matter. Although most, if not all, climbing photographers are also climbers, their goal is to get the right shot and in interesting route, rather than climbing that route.
For the best shot, the right position and perspective are paramount. But most of the time there is no platform in the rock for the photographer to take the perfect photo of the climber. Ropes are the best solution to approach the muse from different angles and to move with the climber.
For a photographer who climbs themselves, MAXIM® Apex is the right choice. This robust and highly abrasion resistant rope is well suited for climbing and for rappelling into the right position. For approaching from above static ropes that offer the possibility to rappel are the way to go. Our KM III and Patron are the right choice for this approach because they have very low elongation and will keep the photographer steady in their position. The Personal Escape Rope is also a great fit for hauling equipment on the wall.
MAXIM recommends the following rope for climbing photography:
Apex
“Ropes are your life-line when you’re climbing, having a burable rope you trust is a no brainer. MAXIM has proven worthy time and time again.”
Colette McInerney
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