how often do you replace your main line??

[silky fox]

Smart thinking Jake! My Dry rope has never seen a branch....cambium saver is installed from the ground then the rope...and at the end it's then retrieved from the ground. But my wet rope get all the friction abuse.

Edited November 26, 2014 by silky fox

[Jake Andrews]

How often do you really get to use the dry rope Paul:001_tt2:

[TIMON]

I've been climbing a year now and just bought my second rope. My first one still has some life in it but I recon first year of climbing is going to be about as tough on a rope as it gets.... After all, as you gain experience you learn to preserve your kit.

Bought an 11.7 mm rope now to use with a zigzag and friction saver so hopefully it'll last longer.

[tree man69]

hi say when u feel like it as long it not damage

[Old Mill Tree Care]

as per title, i know it would be wear dependent just wondering what sort of life span people get from their ropes.

 

thanks carl

 

 

Replace it when it snaps!

[carlos]

thanks for replies, kinda what i thought life span wise, funny tho once you retire them their true strength becomes apparent when you pull over trees, unbog vehicles etc, nice to know what a massive safety factor they have, that said i must still get a new one, cougar blue me thinks:thumbup1:

carl

[devon TWiG]

UV ( ultra violet ) light is one of the biggest things to weaken ropes , without obvious damage , I always keep mine in a bag when dry and not in use . Like others have said they are very far over spec for weight to be carried ( I am 70 KG ) and rope strength from new .. circa 1500 KG ? ... also when using old rope for pulling etc you realise how strong it is !! Has any one ever known or heard of a rope breaking in use ?

Edited November 26, 2014 by devon TWiG

[silky fox]

if you select a suitable anchor point and all your gear is in order,as long as you don,t cut through your rope....you,re going nowhere!

[Dan Curtis]

Has any one ever known or heard of a rope breaking in use ?

 

Not in climbing use but I broke a piece of worn tachyon with relatively little force doing a little snatch winching. I was quite surprised how easily it let go despite visibly seeming climb worthy, though it had received some abuse previously. It reinforced to me the point in knowing the history of your ppe.

[mikedrums69]

When it fails LOLER, looks abused or I see a fancy new colour. Recently brought a new lanyard just for its colour (pink:thumbup:)

 

I'm guessing I'll need a new long one soon though, along with new harness