New England climbing ropes

[Johnny john]

Hi all, hope this is in the right place (first time poster) anyways my question was how long is the working life of a new England climbing rope? Used about 3 days a week. Thanks in advance

[Steve Bullman]

18 minutes ago, Johnny john said:

Hi all, hope this is in the right place (first time poster) anyways my question was how long is the working life of a new England climbing rope? Used about 3 days a week. Thanks in advance

Assuming you don't nik it, then it will be good for years in theory, although there will be a time limit where it should be replaced

[Khriss]

NE ropes are really durable, one of mine is ten yrs old and still good ( can use it fr recreation ) k

[Johnny john]

Thanks guys appreciate your input, truth be told I'd be happy enough using my old ropes but i work for a large corporation who can afford new gear and have a big safety culture so was wondering if and what the official length of time u should retire an un nicked rope after? I realise people who are paying for kit themselves will be happy and keen to use older gear

[Khriss]

Used to guys fragging their ropes after 6months ( ' I didn't see that razor wire !' ) think it's 4 or 5 yrs on Loler 98, but that's full UV exposure daily, so really don't worry myself as I look after my own kit. K