One standard nylon rope costs about NT $ 4000 (US $ 100), and most climbers would sooner lend their toothbrush than their rope, such is the emotional tie formed between experts and this vital piece of equipment.
由於攀岩人口日多，較具規模的登山用品社早已向國外進口裝備。只要花四千元，就能夠買到一條符合 UIAA（世界山岳聯盟）檢定合格的標準登山繩了。一條繩子要四千塊！