This is a high quality STATIC rope. Great for beginners looking to get into rappelling/ abseiling. Could be used for top roping as well. If you take any significant fall from this rope alone trad or sport climbing, you might get a little bruised up. Since this is a very durable rope, however, I found that pairing it with a shock absorber such as the Kong Kisa, makes it suitable for trad or sport climbing. I weigh around 280lbs and have taken several falls on this rope and have not had any malfunctions. Why pay more money for name brands when this rope will hold you just as well?-ZO