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 New England Glider Bi-Pattern                             

New England Glider series represents the ultimate in durability and reduced rope drag.  Built to the same high performance standards as the Apex products, ropes in the Glider series utilize TPT sheath, significantly reducing drag.  This technology according to Rock & Ice Magazine, "(creates) a fabulous feel without being soft and mushy...noticeably reduces drag...and is a) real joy to handle with minimal kinking...."  The Glider is the perfect sport and traditional climbing rope, and is a good all-around choice for extreme free climbing. 

Bi-Pattern ropes change pattern at their midpoint, making the center of the rope easily visible to the climber.  Unlike Bi-color ropes, the midpoint of a Bi-Pattern rope is the result of a change in the pattern (not color) by repositioning the bobbins on the braider during the manufacturing process.  No fibers are cut, tied, or spliced during this process.  Bi-patterns are also safer alternatives to marking the midpoint because there is no danger of fiber quality becoming compromised from pigments in commercially available markers or pens.