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chmorelock07
Jan 31, 2014, 2:27 AM
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I have a 60m dry rope that I bought brand new from REI 6 years ago. I decided I wanna get back into climbing and pulled it out of my bag to take a look at it. Last time I used it (4 years ago), I was climbing some wet muddy rock in Oregon and after I through it in my bag and forgot about it. I just pulled it out and it is a little dirty but not terrible. Is it still good? Not gonna be doing any crazy climbing but I am a big guy (230 lbs) and wonder if I should just replace it? What do yall think?
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potreroed
Jan 31, 2014, 3:32 PM
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It's probably still OK, but when your life is on the line probably isn't good enough.
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pedro_sandchez
Jan 31, 2014, 3:47 PM
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If you have to ask, then you should just replace it.
Ropes aren't that expensive so why not just replace it and be done?
That said, I'd check it for core shots and tie in.
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skelldify
Jan 31, 2014, 4:14 PM
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This type of question gets asked on here OVER AND OVER.
There is no way for us to tell if your rope is safe to use.
If you're asking if I would climb on it: "No, I wouldn't climb on your dirty, nasty, old rope. I don't even know you!"
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sangoma2
Jan 31, 2014, 8:33 PM
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I think you had better send it to me for some extensive testing 
DAM you should see the state of my caving ropes 
Wash it and climb it !!! just don't let your mom know 
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sbaclimber
Jan 31, 2014, 9:01 PM
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sangoma2 wrote: DAM you should see the state of my caving ropes
Sure, the rope is the same, but the conditions and application are significantly different.
(e.g. a caving rope sees neither sunlight nor lead-falls, but potentially a lot more abrasion wear)
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moose_droppings
Jan 31, 2014, 9:20 PM
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Run the length of the rope through your hands feeling for bulges and soft spots. Visually inspect at the same time looking for cuts or real bad abrasions. If it passes those test, I'd wash it and climb on it.
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JTeastAZ
Jul 11, 2014, 12:31 AM
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According to On Rope 1 FAQs Myth #15, "A rope loses about 2% of its strength per year even when it is kept in a like-new condition , even if it has never been used." If the rope is in otherwise good shape (a very thorough inspection is recommended) and you can accept the strength loss from age...
http://www.onrope1.com/Myth15.htm
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rocknice2
Jul 11, 2014, 1:03 AM
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chmorelock07 wrote: I have a 60m dry rope that I bought brand new from REI 6 years ago. I decided I wanna get back into climbing and pulled it out of my bag to take a look at it. Last time I used it (4 years ago), I was climbing some wet muddy rock in Oregon and after I through it in my bag and forgot about it. I just pulled it out and it is a little dirty but not terrible. Is it still good? Not gonna be doing any crazy climbing but I am a big guy (230 lbs) and wonder if I should just replace it? What do yall think?
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chmorelock07
Jul 11, 2014, 1:38 PM
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Haha sorry I forgot about this post. I ended up replacing it with a new rope, better safe then sorry. The old one has since been retired and now used as a anchor rope on the boat. Thanks for the input guys. |
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