Mammut Infinity Review

Likes
The Teflon coating on the Mammut Infinity makes it a smooth and luxurious feeling rope right out of the package. This feeling of newness lasts longer than on most other ropes because the Teflon coating is so durable, which also makes this rope itself extra durable. It gives the sheath extra life, keeps the rope cleaner and makes it feel newer longer.

Being a skinny and light rope (58 g/m,) this rope is great to handle and bring on long climbs. I used this rope in the Winds and the Tetons in Wyoming, both of which require pretty long approaches, and having a light rope made a huge difference. It is a bonus that you can buy a skinnier rope without trading for shorter life of the product, because this rope seems to handle a lot of abuse.

Dislikes
Since this rope is skinny and light, it wouldn't be ideal for big walls and jugging, when a thicker rope is more comfortable. Other than the fact that this rope wouldn't be best for all applications, I don't have any complaints about this rope.

Best Application
The Mammut Infinity is best for situations where weight matters, such as a hard redpoint, a long hard climb, or a long approach.


Value
Having the added benefit of the Teflon coating unfortunately makes the rope more expensive. However, since the coating extends the life of the rope, it's a tradeoff I would be willing to pay for. The Mammut Infinity is a really durable rope that would be a wise purchase and would last you a while.