u/ObjectiveGlad4349

I have 260$ to buy a set of double ropes, I want 60m and have found myself endlessly scouring through climbing websites to try and find Mammut alpine dry 8mm for a good price (or even at all they are sold out everywhere).

I’ve been debating between two 7.5mm 60m Mammut alpine sender drys, or the 8.6mm 60m Simond ropes, I love Mammut and use their 9mm alpine sender dry, but am concerned 7.5mm will give too much stretch on rappel and not enough friction with regular gear, especially because I’m 94kg. So I was leaning toward the 8.6 Simond in spite of the weight penalty just to have a bit more of a robust system, but then I was concerned about Simond quality as I’ve only ever used Mammut rope.

Wondering what recommendations or experiences people have with either of these ropes. Or also other ropes I’m not thinking of. I liked the specs of the Beal cobras but are unfortunately a bit out of my budget

I’m looking for these ropes for mixed routes in the alps and chamonix, for example routes on the north face of the midi or triangle du tacul like chere couloir, contamine mazeud, frendo, Fil a Plomb. Any and all input is appreciated. (I have scrolled through similar posts and felt there was still room for my questions to be asked, particularly about diameter concern)

I’m looking to do Mont Blanc via the trois monts traverse this summer ideally starting from the valley. I was there a couple weeks ago and did the Mallory porter and was very tempted to add on the trois monts afterwards as it was in great condition.
I want to do Mont Blanc from the valley via a more respectable route (not to be too pretentious) than the gouter route and am wondering what routes would typically allow for that in late summer (August, and besides walking up the vallee Blanche and the Peuterey integral) when I am back. Anything on the north face of the midi? Anyone more familiar with the area that has some insight would be greatly appreciated!