New Rope - Marlow Gecko

[treedobell]

Hi All,

 

I am looking at buying a new rope over the next couple of days.

 

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the Marlow Gecko rope?

 

13mm I think.

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

treedobell

[JamieMcMxc]

I have a 45m length, unspliced. For me personally, it seems a little glossy/shiny, and sometimes can be a little hard to grip. That said, it holds up well in the wet, and any knots I've put in have stayed put. If you're going to go for it, I would recommend getting a spliced eye, as a 13mm bowline & stopper knot can be rather large! Decent rope for the price, but if you're willing to spend a little more you can get something even better.

 

Hope this post helps you man.

[Stephen Blair]

The only rope I've ever owned I didn't like!!

Horrible twisty stuff, even after milking it!

[JamieMcMxc]

The only rope I've ever owned I didn't like!!

Horrible twisty stuff, even after milking it!

 

You're right about the twisty part, I forgot about that (haven't used it in a while).

[gand]

I'm on my 4'th maybe 5'th gecko never had a problem with it. Price tag helps a lot though. I've noticed splices can vary though, only just managed to get my DMM oval through the last one but was easier than a pear shaped as there slightly thicker

[Tom D]

its pretty horrible IMO.

[gand]

its pretty horrible IMO.

 

I can see why you don't like it but works for me, it's all about what feels best in hand

[Mick Stockbridge]

It's not good at all. Sit back and you'll drop a foot with the stretch.

[Joe Newton]

The Yale XTC is a far better alternative for 13mm. Lovely rope and cheap.

[Jwb1985]

The Yale XTC is a far better alternative for 13mm. Lovely rope and cheap.

 

Couldn't agree more