Age of climbing gear

[jamesd]

I only climbing very occasionally and although my kit is in good condition it is a few years old now.

Just wandering when you should retire equipment because of its age? Its always been kept indoors in my kit bag as far as storage goes.

[stihlmadasever]

As long as its loler inspected every 6 months then indefinatly.

[Luckyeleven]

I thought LOLER said unused shelf life of 5 years, then 5 years after first use

[stihlmadasever]

I thought LOLER said unused shelf life of 5 years, then 5 years after first use

 

He says he uses his climbing gear,only 5 years if kit in unused

[AardvarkTreeServices]

I thought LOLER said unused shelf life of 5 years, then 5 years after first use

 

As above for fabric kit like harness, rope, slings etc. Unlimited time for metallic kit. Everything can fail sooner if worn or not working properly.

[stihlmadasever]

Loler actually highly recommend inspections every 6 months on kit that go unused for long periods as mechanical devices can degrade internally without the user noticing any outer signs if wear.

[treequip]

Speculation is dangerous and much of what went before is wrong

 

Kit used commercially needs to be inspected.

 

6 months for PPE and 12 months for rigging

[stihlmadasever]

Speculation is dangerous and much of what went before is wrong

 

Kit used commercially needs to be inspected.

 

6 months for PPE and 12 months for rigging

What ive said is bang on.Never known climbing kit to be referred to as PPE .

[Woody wood cutter]

Climbing kit is considered as PPE

It's personal protective equipment that stops you falling out the tree!

[stihlmadasever]

Climbing kit is considered as PPE

It's personal protective equipment that stops you falling out the tree!

 

Yeah not questioning it just sayin never heard of ropes,harnesses etc being referred too as PPE.