Apex

Maxim Apex Dynamic Rope

Dynamic Rope

MAXIM® Apex is the workhorse of the MAXIM product line. Designed for top rope, big wall, trad climbing or for working projects and developing routes, this traditional pattern climbing rope meets the mark of high performance and a high UIAA fall rating. 

9.9mm

10.2mm

10.5mm

11.0mm

9.9mm
10.2mm
10.5mm
11.0mm
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Ivy
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope OD Green
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Tera Cotta
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Yellow
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Autumn
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Sky
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Canyon
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Green Yellow
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Technicolor
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Amber
MAXIM Apex Dynamic OD Green
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Purple Haze
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Spring
MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Cranberry

Cranberry STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Ivy

Ivy STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope OD Green

OD Green 2x-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Tera Cotta

Terra Cotta STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Yellow

Yellow 2x-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Autumn

Autumn STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Sky

Sky 2x-DRY | Bi-Pattern

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Canyon

Canyon STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Green Yellow

Green Yellow STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Technicolor

Technicolor STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Amber

Amber 2x-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic OD Green

OD Green 2x-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Purple Haze

Purple Haze STD-DRY

MAXIM Apex Dynamic Rope Spring

Spring STD-DRY

Tech Specs

Features

Extremely high durability

Apex features Endura DRY on the core

Select models have 2x-DRY on the core

Designed for big wall and trad climbing

Specifications

Type: single rope

Standards: EN 892, UIAA 101

Core: nylon (polyamide)

Cover: nylon (polyamide)

Braid: 48

Pattern: regular

Ø Weight Sheath slippage Elongation Max. Impact Force Number of Falls
mm g/m lbs/100 mm dynamic (%) static (%) kN minimum average
9.9 65.5 4.4 0 29 5 9.5 5 7
10.2 67 4.5 0 29 4.5 9.8 7 9
10.5 74.4 5 0 29 4.8 9.4 10 12
11 81.8 5.5 0 24 4.6 9.2 13 15

The Apex is designed to perform at the highest level. Whether for top rope, big wall, trad climbing or for working projects and developing routes, it convinces with high performance and offers high UIAA fall rating.  Apex is also an excellent rope for challenge courses and fall protection for safety personnel. It consistently performs across many climbing conditions and still delivers reliable clips  All Apex ropes feature our Endura DRY treatment on the core. Select models are 2x-DRY, which adds an Endura DRY cover for the ultimate dry protection and satisfies the UIAA standard for dry treatment.

Apex ropes are certified to EN 892 and UIAA 101. Apex stands for excellent durability and maximum fall protection. MAXIM Apex ropes are designed to provide optimum life safety on the one hand and on the other hand they are the right partner to make climbers push past their own personal limits.  Apex provides the long life and safety assurance you have come to expect from MAXIM dynamic ropes.

Features:

  • Endura DRY treatment on the core
  • Endura 2x-DRY on the cover on select models
  • UIAA water-repellent
  • Supple handling
  • Extremely high durability
  • Runs freely
  • Excellent knotability

Made in the USA!  These cords are proudly made by expert crafts men and women in our US facility located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Downloads

MAXIM Catalog 2022

User Instruction MAXIM - Dynamic climbing ropes (US/EU)

Challenge Course Catalog 2021

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