Used equipment opinions

[tony_t3d]

Basically what is says in the title. How far would you go with used equipment?

 

Iv seen the likes of ascenders being sold second hand maybe some tree spikes. But what wouldn't you buy used even from a known source?

( and I mean climbing equipment)

 

Ropes are an obvious one.

 

[Marc]

I wouldn't buy anything used unless it's a little swapsy with someone I've worked with.

 

Dont see the point.

[Steve Bullman]

I always buy new.  Maybe part due to snobbery, I dont know.  With climbing kit though I would never buy used.

[Rough Hewn]

Too many unknowns with second hand kit.
The jobs dangerous enough without stuff breaking.
Years ago got given a used "unbreakable" hatchet.
Back cutting a 4' diameter oak tree, tapped a wedge in. First tap the head snapped off.
20 ton tree wobbling in the breeze.
I buy everything new from reputable manufacturers now.
It's not snobbery, it's life saving.

[tony_t3d]

I'm of a similar view as already stated.

The reason I asked is I recently spoke to a guy local to me who had been given some second hand climbing gear from his friend who worked for BT or some electrical company who climb pilons.

The only thing I considered usable I'm my opinion was a pair of spikes.

He on the other hand seen it all as perfectly usable kit.