When I took a walk on the climbing forum yesterday, I found a discussion about the various types of dynamic rock climbing ropes and how each one should be used. It is very worrying to see some statements made, and the naive attitude towards the use of rock climbing ropes that are displayed.
I will try to clarify the most basic differences. There are three main types of dynamic climbing ropes used in rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountain climbing. If you are searching for paracord ropes online then you can hop over to this webpage www.theparacordstore.com/paracord.html.
Widely categorized, there is one rope, half rope, and twins, with a small group of ropes that I would classify as a hillwalking safety rope.
Perhaps the most commonly used rock climbing rope is a classic single. These are generally in the form of anything from 8.9 mm to 11 mm and are designed to be used as the only single rope for protection if dropped.
This is perfect for modern sport climbing and naturally protected routes, where the climbing line does not roam. At the thinner end of the range, the rope has the advantage of being lightweight, but not as durable as thicker models.
Each abrasion or nick of the sheath makes a far greater impact on the overall strength and reliability of this thinner climbing rope. Ropes that are fatter up to 11mm are easier to understand, can support more punishment and are significantly more resistant to cutting than thinner versions, but have significantly more weight.