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The MAXIM Airliner is ultra-light, ultra-skinny and perfect for quick ascents with long pitches, multi day climbs or areas with long approaches. The Airliner is an indestructible rope that is triple certified as a single, twin and half rope. Using this skinny climbing rope is the quickest way to save some weight.

  • Ultra-light
  • Ultra-skinny
  • Very high durability
  • Triple certified as single, twin and half rope
  • Endura 2x-DRY treated (UIAA certified)
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    Airliner
    The 9.1mm MAXIM Airliner is an ultra-light and skinny lead line. But don’t let Airliner’s small size and light weight fool you. It does not sacrifice an ounce of performance. It is perfectly suited for quick ascents with long pitches, multi-day climbs or areas with long approaches. The Airliner is the weapon of choice for the majority of our climbing team. It is frequently referred to as “The Indestructible Airliner” due to its longevity. If you are looking for a super lightweight, ultra-thin and extremely durable cord, you’ve found it! One of the best parts is, you’ll never have to sweat a long approach again! Save that energy for the climb. This little cord slides through protection with ease and can take a beating without getting sketchy. The Airliner has the same durability that you have come to expect from MAXIM Climbing Ropes. All Airliner ropes come standard in double dry options with the Endura 2x-DRY treatment which meets the UIAA Certification. Airliner is triple-certified as a single, half and twin rope. Climbing on the airliner is the quickest way to shed some climbing weight, and you will not even have to skip desert.
    Type: single rope, twin rope, half 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
    9.1 52.1 3.5 0 28 6.4 9.8 5 5

    Certain sizes and colors are also available in various lengths.

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    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.

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    "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